from one side of something to the other
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
(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 RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
Fairmead
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From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
set up or found
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
of the present time and place
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
immediately past
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
and nothing more
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
surveyornounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
carry out
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
a special situation
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I must see Grace before I went, and after considering the subject at length I determined to ride boldly up to the Colonel's ranch and demand an interview.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RETURN TO THE PRAIRIE We were busy during the two days that followed my return, for there was much to be arranged; but at last all was settled satisfactorily.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Even if this were refused me I should not be worse off than before, and I had found that often in times of uncertainty fortune follows the boldest move.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The surveyor had obtained me free transport back to the prairie for two teams that would not be needed, and Harry had promised to take charge of operations in my place.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was young for the position, or would have been considered so in England, but across the Atlantic much of the hard work is done by very young men, and I could trust his discretion, so only one thing remained to prevent my immediate return to Fairmead.
