Chapter VI

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

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

in actual fact

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

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

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

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

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

to strive with determination

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

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From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

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From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

set up or found

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

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

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

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

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

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

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

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

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

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not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

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

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

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

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

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

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

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From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

not any; not one

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

and nothing more

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

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

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

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(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

the season of growth

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

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

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

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

From this reading AN HONEST MAN AND A ROGUE How to do it?

up to a particular time

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading But the dreams presented lamentable gaps which Dave, in his waking moments, found it impossible to bridge.

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

From this reading That was the question that hammered incessantly at Dave’s brain until he actually dreamed of it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dreaming of it was the only satisfactory solution, for in his dreams matters arranged themselves with the least possible effort on his part and with little or no danger—though, to do him justice, danger was the consideration which had the least weight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Winter had given way to Spring and Buck Peters, aided by the indefatigable Ned, was rounding the ranch into a shape that already cut a figure in the county and would do so in the Territory before long.