Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

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

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

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From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

a youthful male person

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

strongly attracted

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

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

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

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

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

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

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

divisible by two

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

provide as food

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

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

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

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 He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

full of life and energy

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

plural of “magpie” — long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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 He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

take in marriage

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

and nothing more

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

the state of being a parent

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

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

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

precisely as stated

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

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

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.

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

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

at the time that

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

in or at the place that

From this reading Whenever he could find an excuse, and frequently when not, he went to the Graham ranch on Diamond Creek, five miles south of the girls' claims, where his figure was as familiar (and of about as much interest) as the magpies in the pasture.

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

From this reading But his serious attentions centred about Louise Graham of whom in secret he was very jealous.

belonging to which person

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was fond of girls, especially lively ones, and knew a good many here and there within reach of his motor car, including a number of pretty Mexican maidens of humble parentage.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He fully meant to marry Louise, whose beauty and gracious manner even to the smallest bare-legged Mexican boy on the ranch captivated him and stirred in his breast a maddening desire for possession, so that he might cut off the rest of the world from her sweetness, so that it might alone feed his passion.

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

From this reading Charlie Menocal's object in calling upon the young ladies at Sarita Creek was merely diversion.