Chapter II

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

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

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

for the reason that

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

for the most part

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

possessive form of “d” — a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

throw away as refuse

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

at any time

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

set up or found

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

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

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

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

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

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

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

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

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

on one occasion

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

and nothing more

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

in an original manner

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

caught or fixed

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

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

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To the first of these the name of ranch or farm could only by courtesy be applied.

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

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.

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

From this reading It was known as the "D. D. D.," the "D's" being short for Dan Day Dump, as a neighboring farmer had once called the place, and the name had stuck to it ever since.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

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

From this reading Although this story chiefly concerns Bull Langdon, we must return at this point to the three humble quarter sections aforementioned, which are the scene of part of its action.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Dan Day himself had come from the States, but he had found a wife in Canada.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading It was on the extreme rocky edge of Yankee Valley, an otherwise prosperous section of the "prairie" country, so named because most of its settlers had hailed originally from the U. S. A.