Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

on or to one side

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Hello, Gilman," said Wix, sauntering down.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

United States feminist (1860-1935)

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello, Gilman," said Wix, sauntering down.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

of great significance or value

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

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

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

in a pompous manner

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Business!" repeated Wix.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hello, Gilman," said Wix, sauntering down.

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

From this reading "Hello, Gilman," said Wix, sauntering down.

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

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

being four more than twenty

From this reading "Out pretty late for a mere infant of twenty-four?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "Little matter of business," protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.

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

From this reading YOUNG WIX TAKES A HAND IN THE BLACK-EYED ONE'S GAME The glowing end of a cigar upon the porch of the adjoining house told Gilman that young Wix was at home, and, full of his important enterprise, he stopped in front of the Wix gate to gloat.