Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

cheerful and bright

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

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

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

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From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

cause to move by pulling

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

plural of “edible” — any substance that can be used as food

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

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

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

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

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

clear and bright

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

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

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

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

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

not any; not one

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

above and across; more than

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

an established line of travel or access

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

cut with a saw

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

and nothing more

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

refrain from harming

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

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

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

an idea that is suggested

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

carry out

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

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

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

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

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

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

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading NIGHT TRAVEL, FROM ARID WASTES TO LIMPID WATERS.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

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

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

at the time that

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

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

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."

which person or people

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading From the Sink of the Humboldt the little Darby party wished to complete the trip by the Carson Route, thus separating from the majority, but their supplies were exhausted and they had now but one ox and one cow to draw their wagon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A suggestion, that those who could spare articles of food should divide with the needy, was no sooner made than acted upon.

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

From this reading Danny, alias "Gravy" Worley, being of that party, showed his delight, by sparkling eyes and beaming fat face, when he saw the abundance of edibles turned over to his people.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sides of bacon, sacks of flour and other substantials were piled into their little vehicle, and the owners of the two oxen which had been loaned Darby simply said, "Take them along; you need them more than we do."