Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

later than; following

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

(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 Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading “BEARS!”

for the reason that

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

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

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

without deviation

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

take in solid food

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “Hold on there, not so fast!

the act of consuming food

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Hold on there, not so fast!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

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

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

not any; not one

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Hold on there, not so fast!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

above and across; more than

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

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

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

with speed

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Hold on there, not so fast!

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Hold on there, not so fast!

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

the act of using

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But we want to ride over our claim,” declared Phil.

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

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

at the time that

From this reading Dinner finished—and it tasted all the better because the boys cooked it themselves, upon what was to be their new home—they washed the dishes, wet down the fire, and were picking up their saddles, preparatory to putting them on their ponies, when Andy stopped them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A horse can’t eat as rapidly as a man, and when there is no pressing need, you never should use one directly after feeding.”