Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

later than; following

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading LAND AND LOVE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

traveling across

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

beautiful carriage

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

abounding in grass

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading LAND AND LOVE.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LAND AND LOVE.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

not one, and not any

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

for each

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

one of four equal parts

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "I've got money loaned on that quarter at three per cent a month and five after due.

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

From this reading Mr. Minorkey and the fat gentleman found much to interest them as the coach rolled over the smooth prairie road, now and then crossing a slough.

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

From this reading But the scenery none the less suggested fruitful themes for talk to the two gentlemen on the back-seat.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.

belonging to which person

From this reading Not that Mr. Minorkey or his fat friend had any particular interest in the beautiful outline of the grassy knolls, the gracefulness of the water-willows that grew along the river edge, and whose paler green was the prominent feature of the landscape, or in the sweet contrast at the horizon where grass-green earth met the light blue northern sky.