Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

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From this reading DAN COMES TO GRIEF.

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

two people or things considered together

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading DAN COMES TO GRIEF.

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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From this reading DAN COMES TO GRIEF.

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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From this reading "It's nearer ten."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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

From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "It's nearer ten."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

To recall to mind.

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "It's nearer ten."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

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

From this reading DAN COMES TO GRIEF.

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must have come at least eight miles."

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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

From this reading "Well, this looks as if it was going to be a long-winded search."

at the time that

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

which person or people

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

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From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So it does, Ralph; but you must remember that a wild mustang who had been shut up in a corral for a couple of weeks will feel very much like stretching his legs when he gets out."