Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

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

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

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From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

divisible by two

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

every person

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

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

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

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

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

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

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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 Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

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

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

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

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

believed likely

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

express in words

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

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

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

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

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

during the time that

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

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

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.

which person or people

From this reading THRESHING-TIME Injun was a being who ran more to feelings, or instincts, than to reasons, and like many persons of that kind his instincts often ran truer to form than the reasons of others.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Whitey wondered why Injun had not told him this before, but it was not Injun's way to tell everything he knew, even to Whitey.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

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

From this reading While Dorgan was not a likable man, he was not one whom everybody would distrust; he did not have the word "villain" printed on his face.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Injun thought he was one, and if asked for his reasons probably could not have told them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You know that Injun suspected Dorgan of taking Whitey's pony, and now Whitey learned for the first time that Injun had seen Dorgan stealing away from the sheep ranch on the night of the war.