Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

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From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

later than; following

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

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

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

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

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

with care and persistence

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

a female human offspring

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

-ing form of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But David felt responsible.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

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

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

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From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

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

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

possession of controlling influence

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading But David felt responsible.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

express in words

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But sometimes Carol doubted if it was altogether literary material she was after.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, Prince had risen beyond the cowboy stage and was now a "stock man," a power on the ranges, a man of money, of influence.

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

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

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

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

inflected form of “typify” — embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

precisely as stated

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading ADVENTURING If Connie truly was in pursuit of literary material, she was indefatigable in the quest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

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

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And David was very much concerned,--what would dignified Father Starr, District Superintendent, say to his youngest daughter, Connie the literary, Connie the proud, Connie the high, the fine, the perfect, delving so assiduously into the mysteries of range life as typified in big, brown, rugged Prince Ingram?