Chapter II

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

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From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

get or gather together

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

on or starting from the wearer's right

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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From this reading "You didn't mean that what you said was true?"

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

a social unit living together

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

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

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

express in words

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "You didn't mean that what you said was true?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

free of encumbrance

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

precisely as stated

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

which person or people

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.

belonging to which person

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

a late time of life

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What do you mean by that?" asked Sandy Lyon, the expression on whose face was very sad and discontented.

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

From this reading REVELATIONS OF A YOUNG GUARDSMAN Dexter Lyon was very much perplexed by the situation of his uncle's family in Barcreek; for he owned his place, which had cost five thousand dollars, unencumbered; and about two years before he had received from the estate of his deceased brother twenty thousand dollars in cash and stocks.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Of course the story that your mother had not a dollar in the house is a fiction, such as people who collect money, or don't want to pay it out, often tell," said the young cavalryman, as he went to the post where he had secured his horse.