Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

the quantity that can be contained in the arms

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading The man had written Miss Rutherford and asked her to notify the community.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

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From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

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

From this reading It was a brave, clean world into which she rode this summer morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading It was a brave, clean world into which she rode this summer morning.

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From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

plural of “columbine” — a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The man had written Miss Rutherford and asked her to notify the community.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

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

From this reading The man had written Miss Rutherford and asked her to notify the community.

a small number or amount

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading The man had written Miss Rutherford and asked her to notify the community.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading The man had written Miss Rutherford and asked her to notify the community.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

and nothing more

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

above and across; more than

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

worried and uneasy

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

express in speech

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was a brave, clean world into which she rode this summer morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading It was a brave, clean world into which she rode this summer morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

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

From this reading It was a brave, clean world into which she rode this summer morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was a brave, clean world into which she rode this summer morning.

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

From this reading He would speak, Beulah Rutherford knew, to a mere handful of people, and it was to mitigate his disappointment that she rode out into the hills on the morning of her disappearance to find an armful of columbines for decorating the desk-pulpit.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The man had written Miss Rutherford and asked her to notify the community.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Miss Rutherford Speaks her Mind For the first time in over a year an itinerant preacher was to hold services in the Huerfano Park schoolhouse.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading She had seen that the news was carried to the remotest ranch, but she expected for a congregation only a scatter of patient women and restless children with three or four coffee-brown youths in high-heeled boots on the back row to represent the sinners.