Chapter X

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

later than; following

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

(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 These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

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

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

in a breathless manner

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

divisible by two

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

the act of departing

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

possessive form of “hank” — a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

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

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

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

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

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

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

in an incoherent manner

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

a full supply

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

put a saddle on

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

an educational institution

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

a particular situation

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

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

From this reading Hilda always came primed with her day’s news, small happenings about the ranch or at school.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.

not in physical motion

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

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

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

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

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

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

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

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

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

plural of “undergarment” — a garment worn under other garments

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

precisely as stated

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

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

From this reading THE CARRIAGE After that visit to Mesquite there was never any reason for complaint of Hilda’s neatness at school.

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

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

at the time that

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

during the time that

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Mrs. Johnnie, that Uncle Hank had thought might be classed as a “local seamstress,” had made up the stuff they took her into plenty of dresses and undergarments, while as to stockings and shoes, now when she ran out of an evening to ride with Uncle Hank she had on such as even a rattlesnake might respect.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading These rides in of an evening, on the front of Uncle Hank’s saddle, with Buckskin going very slowly and soberly, were still the times best worth while out of all the day.

but in spite of that

From this reading But there arrived an evening when she burst forth somewhat incoherently, and quite breathlessly, while she was yet climbing on the boot-toe.