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 "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

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

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "We can ride in automobiles at home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We can ride in automobiles at home.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Than horseback riding, there is no more healthful exercise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

conducive to good health of body or mind

From this reading Than horseback riding, there is no more healthful exercise.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "We can ride in automobiles at home.

the back of a horse

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

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

From this reading That is no novelty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

engage in

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Than horseback riding, there is no more healthful exercise.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

not any; not one

From this reading That is no novelty.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading That is no novelty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

intended or having the power to induce action or belief

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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

From this reading "We can ride in automobiles at home.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Than horseback riding, there is no more healthful exercise.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Than horseback riding, there is no more healthful exercise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is no novelty.

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

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Than horseback riding, there is no more healthful exercise.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We can ride in automobiles at home.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

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

From this reading Mr. Stott, after the persuasive manner in which he addressed a jury, argued:

in the company of; together with

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading "KNOCKING 'EM FOR A CURVE" It had been put to a vote as to whether the party should make the trip through the Yellowstone Park by motor, stopping at the hotels, or on horseback with a camping outfit.