Chapter XI

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

later than; following

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

(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 Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

move towards

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

traveling across

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

highest in quality

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

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

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

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

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

having no living or known mother

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

not any; not one

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

held or filled or in use

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

having the qualities or effects of a poison

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

very irritable

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

in the near future

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

hurting

From this reading Of the effects of the latter, each member of the party had had some experience, and all, for weeks after, complained of sore lips, chapped hands, and other pains of a like nature.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

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

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, the latter became so very ill that, for two or three days, Guy feared he should soon be motherless.

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

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.

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

From this reading Guy was greatly troubled to find that little Aggie and his mother were the greatest sufferers.

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

From this reading This was the first time he had had an opportunity offered him to try his gun, as they had seen no living creature upon the desert of alkali which they had occupied more than a week in crossing, and but few among the prickly pears and sage-brush that succeeded the poisonous salts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two weeks after the fight with the Indians, Guy was galloping across the gently rising hills, that denoted their approach to the Rocky Mountains, in quest of game.