AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Even the midnight chill did not drive her to bed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Even the midnight chill did not drive her to bed.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the midnight chill did not drive her to bed.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Even the midnight chill did not drive her to bed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the midnight chill did not drive her to bed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
Haxton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
Irene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
laggardnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Even the midnight chill did not drive her to bed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
oasisnounUS /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
Royson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She closed the flap of her tent, lit a lamp, and tried to read, but the letters danced before her eyes.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading In fact, Irene had not undressed at all the previous night.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When she tore herself from Dick's arms, she hurried back to the oasis, it is true, but only to draw a chair out into the open, and sit there under the stars, dreaming the dreams of a girl to whom the heaven of love has just thrown wide its portals.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A FLIGHT--AND A FIGHT Mrs. Haxton was no laggard in her hammock on the day after Royson's departure from the camp, but, early riser though she was, Irene was up and dressed when the older woman came to her tent and asked if she might have a word with her.
