Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

on or to one side

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading BUFFALO BILLY STRIKES IT RICH.

confined by bonds

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading BUFFALO BILLY STRIKES IT RICH.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

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

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

coins made of gold

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

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

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BUFFALO BILLY STRIKES IT RICH.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

on one occasion

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

and nothing more

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

a human being

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

possessing material wealth

From this reading BUFFALO BILLY STRIKES IT RICH.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

that is looked for

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

past form of “stake” — put at risk

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

be standing; be upright

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading BUFFALO BILLY STRIKES IT RICH.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

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

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

propel through the air

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

the act of using

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

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

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

at the time that

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

which person or people

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was months before Billy obtained perfect use of his broken leg and was able to throw his crutches aside; but when he did do so it was with a glad heart, for once more he longed to be upon the plains.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This treatment Buffalo Billy was not the person to stand, and the result was one of his foes struck him one night without the slightest cause.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Hearing of a rich discovery of gold in Colorado, he joined a party of miners that were bound there, and, reaching the mining camps, staked out a claim and began work.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He was the youngest person in the mines, in fact the only boy there, and with many he was a great favorite; but there were a few men there who sought to impose upon him on account of his youth.