Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

later than; following

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

react verbally

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

any thing at all

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

with one leg on each side

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

see with attention

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Watts replied, "Oh, just to complete the set!"

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

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

at any time

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

the act of departing

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

and nothing more

From this reading Watts replied, "Oh, just to complete the set!"

immediately past

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Watts replied, "Oh, just to complete the set!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Watts replied, "Oh, just to complete the set!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

express in words

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Watts replied, "Oh, just to complete the set!"

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

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

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

English poet and theologian (1674-1748)

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Colonel Culpepper dropped a "Why?" into the reflections of the poet.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "If I ever get to be a Turk or anything like that," said Watts McHurdie, in October, two months after the events recorded in the last chapter had occurred, as he sat astraddle of his bench, sewing on a bridle, "I'm going to have one red-headed wife--but not much more'n one."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The colonel did not answer and Watts chuckled: "I figure out that women are a study.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading You learn this one and pat yourself on the breast-bone and say, 'Behold me, I'm on to women.'