Chapter VIII

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

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

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

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

a person who is in charge

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

mark as different

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

at any time

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

usually; as a rule

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

plural of “margin” — the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

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

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

a midwestern state on the Great Plains

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

not any; not one

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

not one, and not any

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

exactly

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

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

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

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

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They may grow on the river islands, though I observed none on our course.

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

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

not wooded

From this reading I was informed, no plums have ever been known to grow on its treeless margins.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

in an unnecessary manner

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

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

From this reading There was naught in it of what is generally regarded as the chief characteristic of a creek, to-wit, water; but it had one feature that is proper for a creek, and that was a gully, which we regarded as unnecessarily deep, but which was absolutely dry.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading I remember, indeed, having read in later Nebraska agricultural reports that twenty varieties of wild plums are native to the territory, but that they are so similar one to another that none but an expert can distinguish or classify them.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.

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

From this reading JACK MORROW'S RANCH On a following night we camped on what for the lack of a better word I would term the shore of the so-called Plum Creek.