Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

(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 It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

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

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

-ing form of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

the process of becoming a vapor

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

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

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

a small worthless amount

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

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

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

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

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

not one, and not any

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

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

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

continue talking

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

established beyond doubt

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a message that helps you remember something

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading In the meantime we hunted sage hens and jack rabbits, which were numerous in that sage brush country.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

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

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."

create by training and teaching

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

not injured physically or mentally

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

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

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were happy to find that our ammunition was uninjured.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading THE PHANTOM LIAR OF GREASE WOOD DESERT A portion of the compound constituting the waters of the Platte, with which many of our effects were saturated, passed into the air by evaporation in the sun, but a residuum of clay and sand long remained as a reminder of the day spent in the muddy flood of that river.

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

From this reading We waited three days for the arrival of Phillip's mule train, which was at Julesburg and with which we expected to proceed, but finally learned that it would not hazard an attempt to ford a river that had proved so disastrous to others.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."