Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

not being in a specified place

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

a cherished desire

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

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

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

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From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

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

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

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

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

cause to arise

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

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

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

engage in

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

joined in matrimony

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

a brief written record

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

not often

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

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

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

not in physical motion

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

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

From this reading Sanders had purchased more land, and had moved his dug-out close up to the trail and much nearer to the river.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As he drove along he could but note the appearance of the valley, and the houses of the new settlers and the old.

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

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

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

From this reading He had been indefatigable in his efforts to induce settlers to come into the valley, and successful to a degree that surprised Justin and the Davisons, Of the newer arrivals several were men of force and intelligence.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

which person or people

From this reading WHEN AMBITION CAME Lucy Davison was seldom absent from Justin’s mind; and he was thinking of her as he drove to town to make some purchases for Pearl, who, though married, was still the housekeeper at the ranch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The knowledge that Lucy was to arrive at home in a short time filled him with longing and delight.