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the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What _is_ the Homestead Law?” asked Dorothy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

divisible by two

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

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

From this reading “What _is_ the Homestead Law?” asked Dorothy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

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

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

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

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.

marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

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

From this reading “And it was all begun by Colonel Hardin taking advantage of the Homestead Law when he came out of the army.

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

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What _is_ the Homestead Law?” asked Dorothy.

at the time that

From this reading THE “TWO-FACED” MAN The boys were discussing the extent of Colonel Hardin’s great estate when Dorothy and Tavia joined them at the garage an hour later.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The possibilities of the vast cattle pastures and game preserves, walled in by the natural boundary of the higher Rockies, appealed strongly to Ned and Nat, and even to Dorothy’s younger brothers.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Too bad your father didn’t do that, Dorothy,” said Ned.