Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

later than; following

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

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

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

a youthful male person

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

possessive form of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

communicated in words

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

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

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

set up or found

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

obtain

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

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

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

and nothing more

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

to a proportionate degree

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

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

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

an educational institution

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, he fitted into ranch life like "a duck's foot in the mud," as Bill Jordan expressed it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

given added strength or support

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

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

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

physically toughened

From this reading He had developed muscles that he did not know he possessed, and his almost continuous life in the open air had strengthened his lungs, and had hardened and toughened him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Although he had been the strongest boy at school, he knew that, after two months or so on the ranch, he had not only gained remarkably in strength, but in agility and suppleness the gain had been proportionately much greater.

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

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading WHITEY HIS OWN BOSS As the days went by Whitey found that he had "increased in wisdom and stature" to a considerable degree.

but in spite of that

From this reading He did not know what "a cold" meant, now; or, in fact, illness of any kind; and he was impervious to any sort of weather that had, as yet, presented itself.