something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
at any time
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
joined in matrimony
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
MERIDIANA
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From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
Petulengro
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From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
Sylvester
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From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
tabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
Tawno
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From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As I looked upon this man, I thought him one of the most disagreeable fellows I had ever seen.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
URSULA
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From this reading SUNDAY EVENING--URSULA--ACTION AT LAW--MERIDIANA--MARRIED ALREADY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His features were ugly, and, moreover, as dark as pepper; and, besides being dark, his skin was dirty.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Tawno was not present, being engaged with his wife in his own tabernacle; Sylvester was there, however, lolling listlessly upon the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I took tea that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Petulengro and Ursula, outside of their tent.
