Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

in addition

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

having authority or ascendancy or influence

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

to a considerable degree

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

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

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

someone who hunts game

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

a room where books are kept

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

something that is lost

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

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

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

on one occasion

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

plural of “rattlesnake” — pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

worried and uneasy

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

not in physical motion

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

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

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

in or at the place that

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

which person or people

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But he was restless by nature, and the loss of his wife and his mother still weighed heavily upon him.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AS A RANCHMAN AND HUNTER IN THE BAD LANDS--BRINGING DOWN HIS FIRST BUFFALO--RATTLESNAKES, AND A WILD GOOSE Theodore Roosevelt had now published his "Naval History of the War of 1812," and it had created a decidedly favorable opinion among those critics who were best able to judge of the production.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading So he took himself to the West, to where the Little Missouri River flows in winding form through what are called the Bad Lands of North Dakota.

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

From this reading It is an authoritative work, and is to-day in the library of nearly every American war-ship afloat, as well as in numerous government libraries in this country, as at Washington, West Point, and Annapolis, and also in leading libraries of England.

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

From this reading Being out of politics the young author thought of taking up his pen once more.