Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A HOME RANCH.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

strips of potato fried in deep fat

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

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From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

in deplorable condition

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

being one more than seven

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A HOME RANCH.

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

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

staying power

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

the force of workers available

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

a full supply

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

established beyond doubt

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

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

From this reading A HOME RANCH.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

male cat

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

having come into contact

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading On each side of the stove was a blanket, which on being raised proved to conceal little cupboards devoted to various odds and ends.

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

From this reading Tom was surprised at the interior of the dugout.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

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

From this reading From the outside it didn't look large enough to accommodate more than three or four men, but there were bunks for eight, and there was ample room for the cooking stove, a dilapidated affair which looked as though it might have come from somebody's scrap-pile and left one of its legs behind it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there was plenty of "draw" to it, as Monroe came in with his arms full of buffalo chips, filled the stove full, and touched a match to them.