Chapter III

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

anew

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

of short duration or distance

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

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

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

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

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I must do something."

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

the organ of sight

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

promote over another

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

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

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

a unit of instruction

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must do something."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

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

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

join again

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I must do something."

cause to run in panic

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He could stand my being deputy-sheriff under his own eye, but he did not relish my becoming a regular detective.

the act of swimming

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

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

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

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

From this reading However, his term of office as sheriff was now expired, and I told him:

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From this reading UNDER THE SHADOW OF MY OWN VINE AND FIG-TREE--TOO MUCH SYMPATHY--AGAIN IN THE THEATRE--MY FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS--A FIDDLE AS A SENSATION--THE FREE FIGHT--MY FIRST LESSON IN SWIMMING--WANTED, A NEW BOW--JUDGMENT ON A WHISKEY-DRINKER--THE THIRD TIME--OUT HE GOES--A STAMPEDE--GROWING INTO FAVOR--THE HORSE-THIEVES--MILITARY JUDGMENT.

which person or people

From this reading For a brief time, I again returned to my father, who had been unwilling that I should rejoin Pinkerton.