Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

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

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

on or to one side

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

to gain with effort

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

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From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

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From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

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

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

put or send forth

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

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From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

very recently

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

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

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

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

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

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

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

according to logical reasoning

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

female equine animal

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

(of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

put a saddle on

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

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

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

bound or secured closely

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

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

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he went to the stables to have Johnny Reb saddled and started away, riding slowly.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

at the time that

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

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

From this reading When he came in view of the house which she sanctified with her presence, a gray saddle mare stood fighting flies and stamping by the stone hitching post in front of the verandah, and each swish of the beast's tail was a flagellation to the boy's soul.

which person or people

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Stuart presented himself at breakfast the next morning his eyes were black-ringed with sleeplessness, but his riding boots were freshly polished and his scarf tied with extra precision.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The mare belonged to Jimmy Hancock and logically proclaimed Jimmy's presence within.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was in the mind of the youngest Farquaharson to attain so personable an appearance that the lady who had cast aside his love should be made to realize what she had lost as they passed on the highway.