Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

dearly loved

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

-ing form of “contest” — to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

possessive form of “denver” — the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

publicly announced

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

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

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

not any; not one

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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 No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

someone who walks in a laborious heavy-footed manner

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

in the near future

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

up to a particular time

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading He rode in late and slept like the dead, but in the morning he was up and down at the store as soon as Old Bunk came out.

having been warmed up

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

in or at the place that

From this reading No, the Silver Treasure lay open for Dave or Murray to jump, if they felt like contesting his claim; and, weak as he was, Denver took no rest until he was back where he could fight for his own.

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

From this reading THE HEART OF HIS BELOVED There was a celebration that day which warmed Denver's heart and sent Slogger Meacham cursing out of the camp, but as soon as it was over and he had his prize money in his hand Denver remembered his unguarded claim.

which person or people

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Bunker Hill was there, of course, but the spiteful Professor had heralded his pledge afar; and a man who has promised his wife not to fight is ill-fitted to herd a mine.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I win!" he announced holding up the roll of bills, "first money--can you get me some powder?"