Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

later than; following

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

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

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

for the reason that

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

a partially opened flower

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

a state at a particular time

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

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

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

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 Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

according to the clock

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

and nothing more

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

above and across; more than

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Vague ideas of escape had coursed through his mind only to be overtaken and killed by the slumber he had evaded for so long.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.

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

From this reading He felt that the back of the sheep business had been broken as far as his range and his county were concerned.

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

From this reading I have put the opening of this chapter at three o'clock, because that was the hour at which life began to be manifest at the Bar T ranch after the stirring events of the night before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Bud Larkin himself, worn out with his nights and days of vigil, had gone to sleep on his bed almost in the act of taking his boots off.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading MADE PRISONER At three o'clock the next afternoon Beef Bissell felt better than he had for some time, this condition being a result of his vindictive triumph over Bud Larkin, and the fact that that young man was in his hands.