Chapter X

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

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

(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 Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

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

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

react verbally

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

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

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

a partially opened flower

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

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From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

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From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

a boy or man

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

an established custom

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

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

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

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

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

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

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

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

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

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

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

on one occasion

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

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

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

express in words

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

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

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I don't mean to say that Bud was not a regular fellow, or that he was not at times almost as impulsive as Nort.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

two times

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.

without awareness

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to look about and notice the "sign" before he gave his opinion.

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

From this reading DEL PINZO Characteristic it was of Bud Merkel not to answer at once the sharp and excited question of his cousin.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Living all his life in the West, as he had done, and most of it having been spent on his father's ranches, Bud had unconsciously acquired the valuable habit of observation--and quiet observation at that.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading In this he was like the Indians, whence, doubtless, our own plainsmen developed the habit of looking twice before they spoke once.