Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading ADRIAN TAKES THE REINS.

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

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

(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 “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Who might these boys be, Fred?”

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From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “Who might these boys be, Fred?”

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From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She looked the three over from head to foot, and in particular Adrian.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “Who might these boys be, Fred?”

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She looked the three over from head to foot, and in particular Adrian.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She looked the three over from head to foot, and in particular Adrian.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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

From this reading She looked the three over from head to foot, and in particular Adrian.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Who might these boys be, Fred?”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

above and across; more than

From this reading She looked the three over from head to foot, and in particular Adrian.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading She looked the three over from head to foot, and in particular Adrian.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading ADRIAN TAKES THE REINS.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

express in words

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

United States playwright (1896-1955)

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading ADRIAN TAKES THE REINS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

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

From this reading ADRIAN TAKES THE REINS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Who might these boys be, Fred?”

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

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

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

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

in or at the place that

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

which person or people

From this reading “Who might these boys be, Fred?”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The woman asked this question with a lofty air, as she arrived close to where the three chums now stood, holding the bridles of their horses.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “This is my nephew, Adrian Sherwood, who as you know, Josie, is the owner of Bar-S Ranch; and these are his friends, Donald Mackay, about whom he has often written to me, and Billie Winkle,” Mr. Comstock hastened to say, though it could be seen that he had to summon all his resolution to the fore in order to keep his voice firm.