Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

anew

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

any thing at all

From this reading "I don't back down from runnin' anything.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I don't back down from runnin' anything.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading "I don't back down from runnin' anything.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I don't back down from runnin' anything.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

a person who fells trees

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

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

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

with jealousy

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

the force of workers available

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

a state in the western United States

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading "I don't back down from runnin' anything.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

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

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

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

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

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

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

a late time of life

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading "Six years at Cripple Creek, and then four in Yellowstone, and I was up in Montana for over five years, driving stage from Dry Lake to Claggett and from there I come to Nevada--" "Twenty," Bill conceded without waiting to hear more, "knows as much as a man that has kept livery stable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What ain't reformed livery-stable men are second-hand blacksmiths, and a feller like you, that has drove stage for fifteen year--" "Twenty," Casey Ryan corrected jealously.

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

From this reading "At that," said Bill, grinning a little, "you'll know as much as the average garage-man.

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

From this reading Then again you've had two Fords--" "Oh, I ain't sayin' I can't _run_ a garage," Casey interrupted.