Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

having companions or an escort

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

(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 isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

(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 "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading "It's comfortable, dearie," mildly smiled Aunt Martha.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

a special loved one

From this reading "It's comfortable, dearie," mildly smiled Aunt Martha.

wanted intensely

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

opinion or judgment

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

a person who fells trees

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

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

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

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

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

a formal or official examination

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading "It's comfortable, dearie," mildly smiled Aunt Martha.

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

staying power

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

to a moderate degree

From this reading "It's comfortable, dearie," mildly smiled Aunt Martha.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

American Confederate general known for leading a disastrous charge at Gettysburg (1825-1875)

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "It's comfortable, dearie," mildly smiled Aunt Martha.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

the environmental condition

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading "An' big enough for a feller to stretch his legs in," added Uncle Jepson.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "It isn't all that could be desired," she told Aunt Martha, "but it is better than I expected."

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

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

at the time that

From this reading A MEMORY OF THE RIDER A quiet satisfaction shone from Ruth's eyes when, accompanied by Aunt Martha and Uncle Jepson, she completed her inspection of the ranchhouse.

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

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He was sitting in a big chair at one of the front windows of the sitting-room, having already adjusted himself to his new surroundings, and was smoking a short briar pipe and looking out of the window at the bunkhouse, in front of which stood Pickett, Chavis, and Masten, talking and laughing.