Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come," he urged gently.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

favorite

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

made afraid

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "Come," he urged gently.

a young female

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading "Come," he urged gently.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

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

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

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

From this reading "There is nothing to fear.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

possessive form of “livingston” — American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

the force of workers available

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "There is nothing to fear.

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 "_O_, _mein Freund_, I fear!" she cried, drawing back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

moving with great haste

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading The pain in her eyes deepened, and she clasped Livingston's arm like a frightened child.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

morally degraded

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is nothing to fear.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "Come," he urged gently.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

which person or people

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Late one afternoon during the following week Livingston drove up to Harris' ranch and helped from his buggy a small, fair-haired girl who looked with wonderment at the squalid log buildings, the squealing, scurrying pigs and children, and the usual group of roughly dressed men waiting for their supper.