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 At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

(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 Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

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

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

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

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

an equal exchange

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

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

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

(used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

of or relating to or used in cooking

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

remove the dust from

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

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

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

in an infelicitous manner

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

not causing anger or annoyance

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

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

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

in a listless manner

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

-ing form of “slouch” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Culinary utensils of all sizes, tubs, scullery brushes, and clocks, with several rolls of cheap carpeting and calico, might have been the wares of some traveling vender.

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

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

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

From this reading As he emerged from the dusty cloud it could be seen that he was wearing a belt from which a large dragoon revolver and hunting knife were slung, and placed somewhat ostentatiously across the wagon seat was a rifle.

belonging to which person

From this reading Meantime the heroic proprietor of the peaceful ox-team, whose valor Incarnacion had so infelicitously celebrated, was walking listlessly in the dust beside his wagon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At a first glance his slouching figure, taken in connection with his bucolic conveyance, did not immediately suggest a hero.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the other contents of the wagon were of a singularly inoffensive character, and even suggested articles of homely barter.