Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

later than; following

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

a native of the east end of London

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

the act of departing

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

be the source of pain

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

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

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

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

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That's thoughtful of Dakota," replied the Professor.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading "That's thoughtful of Dakota," replied the Professor.

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He's afraid to let strange horses loose in the corrals at night: they might hurt themselves."

having intellectual depth

From this reading "That's thoughtful of Dakota," replied the Professor.

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

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

From this reading Bean was finishing some needed repairs about the ranch buildings, and was going to town in a couple of days for the staples.

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRACY After dinner the Professor announced his intention of strolling across to his friends at the cook-house, but learned from Cockney that only Bean Slade was about the place, the rest having gone out on the ranges for a few days.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dakota has made a place for your team in the stables," Cockney said casually.