used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
(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 That is all there is to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
deep-seatedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
divisible by two
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is all there is to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is all there is to it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
MORNnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
native-bornadjective
belonging to a place by birth
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
outlands
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From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
PIEnounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
provendernoun
food for domestic livestock
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
put a saddle on
From this reading His horses, blankets, money, provender, and even his saddle are at his friend's disposal.
try to get or reach
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
a male human offspring
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is all there is to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That is all there is to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is all there is to it.
having come into contact
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
WesternernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
at the time that
From this reading PIE; AND SEPTEMBER MORN When a Westerner, a native-born son of the outlands, likes a man, he likes him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the friend prove unworthy, it is well for him to seek other latitudes, for the average man of the outlands has a peculiar and deep-seated pride which is apt to manifest itself in prompt and vigorous action when touched by ridicule or ingratitude.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If the friend prove worthy,--and your Westerner is shrewd,--a lifelong friendship is the result.
