Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

(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 "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

a partially opened flower

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

very far away in space or time

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

a young female

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

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

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

the froth produced by soaps or detergents

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

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

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

express in speech

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

the physical condition of being stretched or strained

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

up to a particular time

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading None of it filtered here until you come up sweating lather!"

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

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

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

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

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Bud thought he knew what his father's air portended, and he was eager to speak, but he, as well as the others, felt the tenseness of the situation, and waited for what might come next.

at the time that

From this reading Nell was about to speak, to voice her gladness that a girl companion was to come to the ranch, when Mr. Merkel remarked:

during the time that

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE TELEGRAM While the wind fluttered in his hand the letter from Rosemary, telling of her plans to visit Diamond X with her brother, and while Mr. Merkel looked anxiously at Billee Dobb on his panting steed, a far-off look was in the eyes of the ranchman.

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

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How come you heard all this, Bill--I mean about the Yaquis?