used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
anew
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
ammonianounUS /əˈmoʊnjə/
a water solution of ammonia
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
Billee
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From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
bunkhouse
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From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
dippernounUS /ˈdɪpər/
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
I'll
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From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
Nort
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From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
ROUND-UP
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From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
carry out
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
TarbellnounUS /ˈtɑːrbel/
United States writer remembered for her muckraking investigations into industries in the early 20th century (1857-1944)
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Take it easy!" advised Old Billee in soothing tones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if he had any intention of starting after the old man on the distant horse his resolution was better than his performance.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Guess I'll have to," and Sam gratefully accepted a dipper of water that Nort handed him, getting the fluid from a pail that sat on a shelf outside the bunkhouse.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Sam Tarbell suddenly arose from the bench where he had been sitting.
a Caucasian
From this reading For he had to sink weakly back to his seat, and his face, that had assumed its natural color after the ammonia, now went white again.
