Chapter VI

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

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

(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 Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

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

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

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

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

form a curve

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

lacking funds

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

assets in the form of money

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

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

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

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

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

come to pass

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

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

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

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

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

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

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

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

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

immediately past

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

impose and collect

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

above and across; more than

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

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

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

-ing form of “relay” — pass along

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

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

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

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

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

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

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

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

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

in the direction of

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Reaching Ridley's domain he turned the package over to the local superintendent, who joyously mounted and carried it to town.

two times

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

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

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

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

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.

at the time that

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

which person or people

From this reading The depredations had ceased upon payment of "campaign funds" to the Mesquite political ring, but the blackmail levy had galled the senior member, who was not as prone as Carpenter was to buy peace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Orders flew from the firm's office and the little printing-plant at Sandy Bend broke all its hazy precedents, with the result that a hard-riding courier, relaying twice, carried the work of the job-print toward Mesquite.

the act of creating written works

From this reading THE WRITING ON THE WALL When the senior member of the firm of Twitchell and Carpenter read Ridley's letter things began to happen.

a late time of life

From this reading It was the last straw, for besides being half-owners in the bank the firm had for several years been annoyed by depredations committed by Mesquite citizens on its herds.