used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
anew
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
(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 USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
Barker's
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From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
Bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
Broncho's
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From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
bullyingnounUS /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
common-sense
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From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
DerringernounUS /ˈderəndʒər/
a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
apart from; not including
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
depressingly dark
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
Higgins
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From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
occurring by chance
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
prophet's
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From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
rolling-stone
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From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
SHEATH-KNIFE
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From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time Broncho was beginning to feel his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
the act of using
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
being of use or service
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "THE USE OF A SHEATH-KNIFE" Contrary to the astronomical prophet's forecast, the _Higgins_ was lucky in carrying the northerly breeze until she picked up the "trades," and the third day out all hands were turned to shifting sail.
at the time that
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
which person or people
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was fortunate in having such a useful friend as Jack Derringer, who showed him the right way to set about his work and saved him from many a trouble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is to be doubted if Broncho's untamed cowboy spirit would have put up with Barker's bullying and insulting tongue if it had not been for Jack's strong influence and keen common-sense way of viewing and explaining everything.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The rolling-stone, except for strange spells of melancholy, when he seemed to be lost in gloomy thoughts and was hard to get a word out of, had a way of looking at everything from a comic point of view, and his infectious smile and cool comments time and again turned Broncho's smouldering wrath into mirth.
