Chapter XXVII

later than; following

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

any of various small breeds of fowl

From this reading THE BANTAM CHICKENS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

a youthful male person

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading THE BANTAM CHICKENS.

provoking fear terror

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

having unsuitable feminine qualities

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come!

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

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

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

a single distinct event

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading What is it?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

an upright that is a member in a door or window frame

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading THE BANTAM CHICKENS.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

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

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

at the time that

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Cissy smiled and shook hands with the most serene and chilling dignity; but Hugh John blushed, and wore on his countenance an expression of such deep and ingrained guilt and confusion, that, upon catching sight of him, Mr. Davenant Carter called out, in his jolly stand-before-the-fire-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets' manner, "Hillo, boy! what have you been up to--stealing apples, eh?

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

From this reading When Hugh John met Cissy Carter the first time after the incident of the stile, it was in the presence of the young lady's father and mother.