Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

carefully weighed

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

moving swiftly

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

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

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

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

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

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

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

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

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE VS.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

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From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

in an egotistical manner

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

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

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

the act of using

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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From this reading LOVE VS.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

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

From this reading Ruth was reading and thinking--thinking most of the time, the book lying open in her lap.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BUSINESS On Sunday afternoon Ruth, Masten, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Jepson were sitting on the front porch of the Flying W ranchhouse.

in or at the place that

From this reading Masten seemed to be doing a great deal of thinking, too, for he was silent during long periods, reclining easily in a big rocker, well-groomed and immaculate as usual, looking decidedly out of place in this country, where extravagant personal adornment was considered an indication of effeminacy.

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

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Masten was smoking a cigar--one of the many that he had brought with him--and which he selfishly kept exclusively for his own use.