Chapter IX

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

(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 two men had ridden all night.

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

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

remove the dust from

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

being one more than ten

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

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

From this reading The two men had ridden all night.

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

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

the force of workers available

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

the middle of the day

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading The two men had ridden all night.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

according to the clock

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

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

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

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

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

existing or coming before

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

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

From this reading The two men had ridden all night.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

toned down

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

inclined to or marked by drowsiness

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

having a supporting base

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Johnny swung off his horse in front of the Eldorado Hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

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

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In fact, they had put a staggering number of miles behind them since they had left Standing Rock the preceding day.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

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

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

the topmost one of two

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading TWO OLD MEN The following morning at eleven o’clock Johnny and Tony sent their tired ponies across the newfangled concrete bridge which spanned the Humboldt on upper Bridge Street.

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

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Winnemucca lay somnolent in the midday sun, the street so deep with dust that it softened the sound of their horses’ hoofs to a dull pad-pad as they continued on past Rinehart’s general store and the new State Bank building.