Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

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

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

a secret unauthorized meeting for religious worship

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

being one more than ten

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

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

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a man of refinement

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

a human being

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

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From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

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

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.

in the direction of

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

a source of difficulty

From this reading --Introduction of a New Character--Correspondence between Evory Easel, Esq., and Sam Spinageberd, Esq.--Susanna and the Elder; or, the Conventicle in Trouble--Phils Gallantry and Courage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

not suspicious

From this reading She was a little above the middle size, and there could be little doubt, from the outline of her figure, that, in the opinion of unsuspicious people, she had reached the dignity of a matron.

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

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

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

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

at the time that

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

which person or people

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The person who overtook these two females carried a portfolio, and appeared to observe the country and its scenery, as he went along with well marked attention.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It was about eleven o'clock the next day that a person in the garb of a gentleman, that is, the garb was a plain one enough, but the air of the person who wore it was evidently that of a man who had seen and mingled in respectable life, was travelling towards Springfield, the residence of Mr. Hickman, when he overtook two females, one of whom was dressed in such a way as made it clear that she wished to avoid the risk of being known.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Her companion was dressed in faded black, from top to toe, and from the expression of her thin, sallow face, and piercing black eyes, there could be little doubt she had seen a good deal of the world as it exists in rustic life.