abuttedverbUS /əˈbʌtɪd/
inflected form of “abut” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
Bertha
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From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
uttered without voice
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
delvedverbUS /delvd/
past form of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
having made preparations
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
Durgan
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From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
Durgan's
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From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her talk was always replete with interest in the passing events of Deer.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her talk was always replete with interest in the passing events of Deer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
not any; not one
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Her talk was always replete with interest in the passing events of Deer.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading Her talk was always replete with interest in the passing events of Deer.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
required or under orders
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Her talk was always replete with interest in the passing events of Deer.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
directed up
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
under normal conditions
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the first week that Durgan delved he supposed that there were no events on Deer Mountain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Smith, who was disposed to be offended by Durgan's quick change of residence, was dry and formal when he greeted them; but Bertha bent kind glances upon him, and always made time to chat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her manner to men had the complete frankness and dignity which is more usually acquired by older women; and she always appeared to be on perfectly open terms with her sister.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading EVENTS ON DEER MOUNTAIN The sisters made all their expeditions on horseback, and, on the upward ride, the horses were commonly breathed on the zigzag of the road which abutted on the mine.
