Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

(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 That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

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From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

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

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

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

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

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

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

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 Kate should have been back long before this.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

according to the clock

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

possessing sweep

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

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

From this reading Kate should have been back long before this.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

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From this reading That was about all there was to fear in summer time, but to-night there was the coming storm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He always had a dread of her horse falling on her and hurting her too badly to get back.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

proved to be true

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Mormon Joe walked to the door of the cook tent and swept the darkening hills with anxious eyes.

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

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BLOOD OF JEZEBEL The prognostication made by the citizens of Prouty that it was "gettin' ready for somethin'" seemed about to be verified out on the sheep range twenty miles distant, for at five o'clock one afternoon the wind stopped as suddenly as it had arisen and heavy snow clouds came out of the northeast with incredible swiftness.