Chapter VII

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

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

(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 “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

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From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

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From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

fill with distaste

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

put on clothes

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

divisible by two

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

only a very short time before

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

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

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

the sound of laughing

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

in an original manner

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

above and across; more than

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

a slippery smoothness

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

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

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Things has changed considerable since courtin’ days, B’lindy,” he remarked in a bitter, sarcastic tone.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

a source of difficulty

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

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

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

not neatly combed

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.

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

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

the act of using

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

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

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Of course I did; but now my fortin’s made, what ud be the use o’ goin’ to all that trouble?” she returned, with a short laugh.

at the time that

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mr. Himes, or “Old Himes,” as he was often, with irreverent familiarity, designated in the neighborhood, took his seat at the supper-table in his own kitchen and looked across it with an expression of mingled contempt and disgust at the woman who sat opposite and poured his coffee.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You used to slick up real nice in them times when you knowed I was comin’.”

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

From this reading Her face, though young and blooming, was hardly clean; her frowzy, unkempt hair was in curl papers over her forehead; her dress, originally a gayly colored calico, soiled, faded, and torn—a not inviting picture for even a rough, hard-working old farmer to see at the head of his table.