Chapter XI

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

(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 If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

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

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

terminate

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

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

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

the act of removing or getting rid of something

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

coins made of gold

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

not accessible to view

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

immediately past

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

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

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

engage in

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

not any; not one

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

continue talking

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

colorless glass made of almost pure silica

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

a result

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

and nothing more

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

a member of a squad on a team

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

carry out

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Denver thought it all over out in front of his cave that night and at last he came back to the prophecy.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading He must turn away from the silver treasure, that precious vein of metal which led so temptingly into the hill, and take the little stringer of quartz which the Professor had offered as a gold mine.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

at the time that

From this reading SIGNS AND OMENS When a man like Bible-Back Murray, the biggest man in the country--a sheep-owner, a store-keeper, a political power--goes out of his way to break up a trade there is something significant behind it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

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

From this reading Denver had come to Pinal in response to a prophecy, in search of two hidden treasures between which he must make his choice; and now, added to that, was the further question of whether he should venture to oppose Murray.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If he did, he could proceed in the spirit of the prophecy and choose between the silver and gold treasures; but if he did not there would be no real choice at all, but simply an elimination.