Chapter III

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

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

a quantity of money

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

completely unclothed

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

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From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

naturally having skin of a dark color

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

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From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

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

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

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

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

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

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

above and across; more than

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

for the most part

From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

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From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

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

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

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

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

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From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

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

From this reading The huge figure of Joe Harris, squaw-man, cattle-man, and general progressive-man, was prominent in the center of the group.

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From this reading A group composed principally of cowboys, squaw-men, and breeds squatted and lounged outside of Joe Harris' house.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

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

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

characterized by variety

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

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

From this reading Somewhere out of sight, probably over the cook-stove, were two or three nearly grown girls.

during the time that

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

belonging to which person

From this reading Such, at supper time, was the usual aspect of Joe Harris' cabins, varied occasionally by more or less Indians, whose tepees stood at one side, or more or less dogs, but always the same extraordinary amount of squealing pigs and children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Numerous tousley-headed boys, with worn overalls and bare feet, played noisily on the outskirts, dogs and pigs scurried about everywhere, while in the doorway of the dingy, dirt-covered kitchen in the rear hovered a couple of Indian women and several small dark-skinned children.