used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
consider or hold as true
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
(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 Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
clothing in general
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
Doon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
one or the other of two
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
Elsie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
Garlett's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
a young female
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
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 So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
immediately past
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
Maclean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
MacTaggart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
a particular point in time
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
a brief written record
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
overwroughtadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
arrange in a container
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
richt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
carry out
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Somehow she now felt much more at ease with Elsie than with either her uncle or aunt.
precisely as stated
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
whole-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie was a whole-hearted believer in Harry Garlett’s innocence, and a believer, too, that he was sure to come out, as she put it, “all richt.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading To Jean Bower it was an extraordinary stroke of good fortune that to-day, for the first time for many weeks, Dr. Maclean had persuaded his wife to accept an invitation to luncheon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
work-worn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was that at the very last moment before quitting Bonnie Doon, she knew not for how long, Jean went into the kitchen and took tight hold of Elsie’s work-worn hand.
produce a literary work
From this reading Thanks to that circumstance, the overwrought girl was able to go back to Bonnie Doon, pack a small bag containing the clothes she felt she must take with her, write a short note to the kind folk to whom she stood in so curious a relation, and, finally, enjoy a comforting talk with Elsie MacTaggart.
