Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

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From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

a female human offspring

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

death of a person

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

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

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

a male human offspring

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

coming after or following

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

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

From this reading THE WARNING.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

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

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

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

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE WARNING.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

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

From this reading On this night, before the hour was late, three persons were seated in the balmy air on the outside of the dwelling, talking together in low tones.

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

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

possessive form of “whitney” — United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)

From this reading The full moon was shining on the second night succeeding the conflict which Budd Hankinson described between the rustlers and the cowmen of Whitney's ranch.

belonging to which person

From this reading They were Fred Whitney, whose bandaged arm rested in a sling, Monteith Sterry, and Jennie Whitney.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The man that had fallen was laid away in a grave back of the house, and mother, son and daughter mourned him with a sorrow that was soothed by the consciousness that he had been a good husband and father in every sense of the word.