Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

later than; following

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

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From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

ride at a canter

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

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

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

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From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

in a dejected manner

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

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

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

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

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

not any; not one

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

having or showing only one eye

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

put a saddle on

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

(Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

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

From this reading "Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

in the direction of

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading As he walked away from the house he called cheerily: "Come, Mattie,--want to go along?"

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearing sundown when supper was over.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading One-eyed Saylo vaulted into his saddle after elaborate good-bys and went off toward Amarilla in a wild canter, and John prepared to start off on his saddle mission to the cow-boys.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.

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

From this reading His pony and Texas stood with heads hanging dejectedly down, close together, as far away from the house as their long lariats would let them go, when John, carrying on his arm a new saddle that he wanted to try, went toward them.