Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

having a strong healthy body

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

later than; following

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

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

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

rid of obstructions

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

at any time

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

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

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

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From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

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

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Billy Louise spoke of it to Marthy, and Marthy snorted.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

immediately past

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

for more time

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading Billy Louise spoke of it to Marthy, and Marthy snorted.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

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From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

above and across; more than

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "He's able-bodied enough at mealtimes, I notice," she retorted.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading Billy Louise spoke of it to Marthy, and Marthy snorted.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Billy Louise spoke of it to Marthy, and Marthy snorted.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading "I've heard that tune ever since I knowed him; he can't fool me!"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

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

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

at the time that

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

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

From this reading He complained to Billy Louise, when she rode over one clear, sunny day in January; he said that he was getting old--which was perfectly true--and that he was not as able-bodied as he might be, and didn't expect to last much longer.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.

a native or resident of Michigan

From this reading A STORM AND A STRANGER Jase began to complain of having "all-gone" feelings during the winter after Billy Louise came home and took up the whole burden of the Wolverine ranch.