Chapter IV

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

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

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

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

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

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

enclose in a corral

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

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

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

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

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

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From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

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

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

and nothing more

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

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From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

arrange in a container

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

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

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

having a supporting base

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE START.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

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

From this reading THE START.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

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

From this reading Jack saddled Pawnee, rode out into the pasture and drove in the horses, and before breakfast they had cut out their pack animals and saddled them, and left them standing in the corral.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

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

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

precisely as stated

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

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

From this reading Although Hugh called Jack very early next morning, it already was daylight and the sun was just rising.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Their mess-kit consisted of two frying pans, a coffee pot, a small water bucket, a tin pan, a bake oven, tin plates and cups, and knives, spoons and forks.

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

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.

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

From this reading The night before, Hugh had laid out their provisions, which were of the simplest kind; a sack of flour, some corn meal, oat meal, bacon, coffee, sugar and salt, were all they took.