Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

anew

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

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

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

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From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

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

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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From this reading "I'm sorry--right sorry.

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From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

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

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

a unit of instruction

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

easily calmed or pacified

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

publicly displayed

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I'm sorry--right sorry.

express in words

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I'm sorry--right sorry.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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

From this reading Again the railroad magnate rested his arms on the table-edge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

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

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

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

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

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

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading I've been hoping that you had learned your lesson--you and your tribe.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

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

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

during the time that

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I came to town this evening prepared to show you a decent way out of your troubles, so far as this State is concerned; but since you have posted your 'de-fi,' as we cow-punchers say, I reckon it isn't worth while to wade any deeper into the creek."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

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

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You've settled this definitely in your own mind, have you, Hardwick?" was the placable rejoinder.