Chapter XXII

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

speak to

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

move towards

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE CAMP IN THE FOOT-HILLS.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

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From this reading THE CAMP IN THE FOOT-HILLS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

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

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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

From this reading THE CAMP IN THE FOOT-HILLS.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

spread across or over

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

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

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

express in words

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

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From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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

From this reading THE CAMP IN THE FOOT-HILLS.

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

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading The nearest approach to a smile that Big Thompson could command overspread his face, as he removed his pipe from his mouth long enough to address this question to his employer.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

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

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

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

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The guide was seated on his blanket in front of a cheerful fire; and Oscar stood in front of the open door, watching the storm that was raging.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was the first time he had in any way referred to the incidents that had happened at the ranchman’s dug-out.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

at the time that

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “I say, perfessor, I reckon ye had an idee, mebbe, that I was kinder goin’ back on ye, when we was down thar to Ike Barker’s, didn’t ye?”