Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

speak to

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It told of his brother's unexpected arrival in Antelope, penniless and sick.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

cause to be bored

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It told of his brother's unexpected arrival in Antelope, penniless and sick.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

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

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

apart from; not including

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

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

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

something written by hand

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading It told of his brother's unexpected arrival in Antelope, penniless and sick.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

existing or coming before

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Then he read the letter.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It told of his brother's unexpected arrival in Antelope, penniless and sick.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

filled with something

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he read the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It told of his brother's unexpected arrival in Antelope, penniless and sick.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

not expected or anticipated

From this reading It told of his brother's unexpected arrival in Antelope, penniless and sick.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

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

From this reading Corliss was not altogether surprised except in regard to the intuition of Eleanor, which puzzled him, coming as it had so immediately preceding the letter.

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

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He tore the envelope open hastily and glanced at the signature, "Will."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading THE BROTHERS As Corliss rode up to the ranch gate he took the mail from the little wooden mail-box and stuffed it into his pocket with the exception of a letter which bore the postmark of Antelope and his address in a familiar handwriting.