Chapter XIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

feel admiration for

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

(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 "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

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

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

have

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

demanding attention

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

opinion or judgment

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

your parents

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

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

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

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

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

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

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

invalid or incorrect reasoning

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

in an irrelevant manner

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

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

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

and nothing more

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "He says I'm all right," she mused, "but I reckon he _knows_ in his heart that I ain't good enough fer him--ner fer his folks."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

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

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

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

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

hard to endure

From this reading Before Henderson had come that night, Blossom had been trying to study, but the pages of her book had developed the trick of becoming blurred.

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

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

From this reading Tears sprang into her eyes at the confession, and her reasoning went upon the rocks of illogic.

which person or people

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

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

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "In the first place," she irrelevantly argued, "I'm in love with Bear Cat--an' in the second to think about Mr. Henderson would be right smart like crying for the moon."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Two faces persisted in rising before her imagination; one, the reproachful countenance of Bear Cat, whom she ought to love whole-heartedly; the other, that of Henderson, whom she told herself she admired only as she might admire the President of the United States or the man who had written the dictionary--with distant and respectful appreciation.