Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Frances had gone that way; Ratty was riding back.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

having lost your job

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Frances had gone that way; Ratty was riding back.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Frances had gone that way; Ratty was riding back.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

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

From this reading Frances had gone that way; Ratty was riding back.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Had they met, or passed, on the river bank?

a form of address for a man

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had they met, or passed, on the river bank?

and nothing more

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had they met, or passed, on the river bank?

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Had they met, or passed, on the river bank?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

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

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Of the cavalcade cutting across the range for Mr. Edwards' place, Pratt was the only member that noticed the discharged cowpuncher.

of or characteristic of rats

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Had they met, or passed, on the river bank?

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

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

From this reading Had they met, or passed, on the river bank?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

the upper part of anything

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

in the direction of

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

up to a particular time

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

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

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Frances had gone that way; Ratty was riding back.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And he waited until the latter was well out of sight and hearing before he turned his grey pony's head back toward the river.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A GAME OF PUSS IN THE CORNER The reckless cowpuncher, Ratty M'Gill, riding up the bank of the narrow stream through the cottonwoods, and singing a careless song at the top of his voice, was what gave Pratt Sanderson the final suggestion that there was something down stream that he ought to look into.