Chapter X

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

(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 Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

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

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

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

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

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

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

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

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

a youthful male person

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

plural of “daddy” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

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

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

every person

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

every person

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

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

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

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

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

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

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

the back of a horse

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

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From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

not the right size or shape

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

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

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

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

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

not any; not one

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

arrange in a container

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

precisely, exactly

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

put a saddle on

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

a particular situation

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

carry out

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

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

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

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

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Besides all that, the author is aware of the fact that the daddies and the uncles and the big brothers are reading all the stuff he puts out for the boys.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading But a lot of their daddies and big brothers do take their horse, and the pack horse on their hunting and fishing trips, and every boy wants to know how to do the things his daddy knows how to do.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SADDLES WE know that comparatively few of our boys take their hikes on horseback, especially their camping hikes.

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

From this reading CHOOSE A SADDLE THAT FITS Everyone knows the misery of an ill-fitting shoe, and no one in his right mind would think of taking a prolonged hike in shoes that pinched his feet, but everybody does not know that a saddle should fit the rider; an ill-fitting saddle can cause almost as much discomfort as an ill-fitting shoe.

the act of creating written works

From this reading They are constantly quoting to the author things that he has said to the boys, so that now in writing a book for the boys he must count them in.