Chapter IV

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

having a strong healthy body

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading But he had lived hard and clean.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

for the reason that

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

the two together, not just one

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had lived hard and clean.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading But he had lived hard and clean.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

an opposing military force

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading But he had lived hard and clean.

shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But he had lived hard and clean.

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

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

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

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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From this reading Hugh McClintock was an illustration of this.

the quality of being humane

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Hugh McClintock was an illustration of this.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But he had lived hard and clean.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

a state in the western United States

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

not any; not one

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh McClintock was an illustration of this.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

in the near future

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading Hugh McClintock was an illustration of this.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

two items of the same kind

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.

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

From this reading He reached the Mormon settlement a white-faced rag of humanity.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind and the sun and able-bodied forbears had given him a constitution tough as hammered brass.

people who are wounded

From this reading SCOT McCLINTOCK INTRODUCES HIMSELF Mark Twain tells us that in the early Nevada days it gave a man no permanent satisfaction to shoot an enemy through both lungs, because the dry air was so exhilarating that the wounded foe was soon as good as new.