Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

(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 "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

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

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

any person at all

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

-ing form of “counteract” — act in opposition to

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

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

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

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

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Some time, however, passed before he was fit for the saddle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

assemble or get together

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

with gloom

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

toward home

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Some time, however, passed before he was fit for the saddle.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

harmed

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

and nothing more

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

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 "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

a narrow way or road

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Some time, however, passed before he was fit for the saddle.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

put a saddle on

From this reading Some time, however, passed before he was fit for the saddle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading Some time, however, passed before he was fit for the saddle.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Meanwhile Steel and I discussed Lane's latest move, and the best means of counteracting it.

carry out

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

express in words

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some time, however, passed before he was fit for the saddle.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "If we knew just what he wanted it would give us a better show, but we don't, and Lane doesn't tell anybody," my comrade observed gloomily.

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.

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

From this reading "It's tolerably clear that he wants Crane Valley," said I. And Steel proceeded: "Then why doesn't he sail in and take all he's entitled to?"

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

From this reading THE DEFENSE OF CRANE VALLEY It was two days before Cotton could be sent to the police outpost in a wagon, but, so far as we could gather, the officer temporarily in charge took it for granted he had been injured on his homeward ride around by the Indian reserve which would have led him through Crane Valley.