Chapter V

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

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

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

a farewell remark

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

many and different

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

-ing form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

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

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

divisible by two

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

a young female

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

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

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

a message received and understood

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

in an intuitive manner

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

plural of “parasite” — an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

possession of controlling influence

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

tastelessly showy

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

work hard

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

plural of “underdog” — one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

remove from political office

From this reading “Bloody parasites,” her father had named them, “living for generations off the blood and sweat and toil of the poor, blind underdogs who had not the intelligence or the ‘sand’ to unseat them from power.”

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

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”

the topmost one of two

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

in a vague way

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

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

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

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

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

which person or people

From this reading One there was at O Bar O who could not be reconciled to Cheerio.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even the Encyclopædia had furnished the girl with information concerning kings and princes, lords and dukes, and earls that abounded in diverse places in the old world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Hilda intuitively recognized the fact that this stranger on the ranch belonged to that “upper world” of which she knew vaguely through the medium of newspapers and tawdry literature emanating from the bunkhouse.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Her fiery young nature was up in arms at the thought of “that Englishman’s patronage.”