Chapter VIII

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

the act of stigmatizing

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

official routes of communication

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

in a coherent manner

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Gradually Tex worked out of the conversation and studied his companions.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was so tactfully done that Tommy did not realize it.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so tactfully done that Tommy did not realize it.

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

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was so tactfully done that Tommy did not realize it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gradually Tex worked out of the conversation and studied his companions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was so tactfully done that Tommy did not realize it.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

capturing cattle or horses with a lasso

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

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

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

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

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

plural of “steer” — an indication of potential opportunity

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Gradually Tex worked out of the conversation and studied his companions.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner

From this reading It was so tactfully done that Tommy did not realize it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Jane Saunders learned more about cows, cattle, steers, calves, cows, cattle, riding, roping, round-ups, branding, cows, calves, horses, cattle, and other ranch subjects than she thought existed to be learned.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

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

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

(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 Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

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

From this reading And she shot a glance of grateful appreciation at Tex Jones for the way in which he put their guest on his feet and kept him there through several vocal flounderings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Steered easily into familiar channels of conversation, Tommy got on well, so well that his embarrassment gradually disappeared and he was nearly his natural self; but he did envy his friend’s ability to think coherently and to talk with fluent ease on any subject mentioned.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Gradually Tex worked out of the conversation and studied his companions.