Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

later than; following

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

in addition

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

strike violently

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

the lower side of anything

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

the act of departing

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

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

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

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

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

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

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

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

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

engage in

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

the force of workers available

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

the middle of the day

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

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

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

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

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

Identical; not different.

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

for a short time

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

not in physical motion

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

believed likely

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

express in words

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

a special situation

From this reading He also remembered another thing that had occurred that morning at the ranch house.

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

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

in the direction of

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading He remembered hearing Norton tell one of the men that morning that he suspected that several of Ed Hazelton's cattle were still in the vicinity of the basin near the Hazelton cabin, and he determined to ride around that way and try to turn them back toward the Circle Bar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading PROOF OF GRATITUDE Shortly after noon on the same day Hollis, finding work irksome, closed his desk with a bang, told Potter that he was going home, mounted his pony, and loped the animal out the Dry Bottom trail.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Mrs. Norton had assured him--with a sly, eloquent glance at him--that he might do worse than to make arrangements to keep Nellie Hazelton at the Circle Bar indefinitely.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would be recreation for him after a hot morning in the office.