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Chapter IV
A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman. Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final. "Dave, I don't know," he repeated. "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is. I wish I did!"
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Dave, I don't know," he repeated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Dave, I don't know," he repeated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
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From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
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From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
which person or people
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
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From this reading I wish I did!"
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From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
