Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He soon had learned all that Bruce could tell him of the situation, of the obstacles and advantages.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

-ing form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

without doubt or question

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

travel across or pass over

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

-ing form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

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

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading He soon had learned all that Bruce could tell him of the situation, of the obstacles and advantages.

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

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

the quality of being honest

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the quality of not being available when needed

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

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 knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He soon had learned all that Bruce could tell him of the situation, of the obstacles and advantages.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

absolutely essential

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

not any; not one

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

not one, and not any

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading He soon had learned all that Bruce could tell him of the situation, of the obstacles and advantages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

not taken into account

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

by chance

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

the property of being close together

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

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From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

in the near future

From this reading He soon had learned all that Bruce could tell him of the situation, of the obstacles and advantages.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

express in words

From this reading He soon had learned all that Bruce could tell him of the situation, of the obstacles and advantages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

a supporting tower used to support a bridge

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

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

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

at the time that

From this reading Bruce could think of no detail that Dill had overlooked when he was done.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading And Dill, wide awake enough now, asked practical, pertinent questions, which made Bruce realize that, as Uncle Bill had said, whatever doubt there might be about his honesty there could be none at all concerning his ability.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading He knew his reason for wishing to locate the pump-house at the extreme end of the bar, the best place to cross the river with the transmission wire, of the proximity of saw-timber, and of the serious drawback of the inaccessibility of the ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.

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

From this reading As clearly as he could, Bruce outlined the situation, estimating that a flume half a mile in length would be necessary to get this two-hundred-foot head, with perhaps a trestle bridging the canyon of Big Squaw creek.