Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading DRAWING THE FIRST FURROW.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DRAWING THE FIRST FURROW.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four yoke of oxen stood obediently in line.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

From this reading DRAWING THE FIRST FURROW.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

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

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

in an obedient manner

From this reading The four yoke of oxen stood obediently in line.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The four yoke of oxen stood obediently in line.

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

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

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

having a supporting base

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The four yoke of oxen stood obediently in line.

carry out

From this reading Having decided to take the northwest corner of the quarter-section selected, it was easy to find the stake set at the corner.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading DRAWING THE FIRST FURROW.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

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

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Then, having drawn an imaginary line from the stake to that which was set in the southwest corner, the tall Charlie standing where he could he used as a sign for said landmark, his father and his uncle, assisted by Younkins, and followed by the two other boys, set the big breaking-plough as near that line as possible.

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

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

in or at the place that

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading The four yoke of oxen stood obediently in line.

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From this reading The good-natured Younkins was on hand bright and early the next morning, to show the new settlers where to cut the first furrow on the land which they had determined to plough.