Chapter VII

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

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

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

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

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

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

rid of obstructions

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

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

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

having made preparations

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “First rate!” he exclaimed; “first rate!”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “First rate!” he exclaimed; “first rate!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

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

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

set down according to a plan

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

go away from a place

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

most important element

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

engage in

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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 THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading “First rate!” he exclaimed; “first rate!”

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

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

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

at the time that

From this reading To Carhart, when he had unscrewed the cap and taken a deep draught, it tasted like Apollinaris.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE JOB In order to make plain what was taking place at the main camp during Carhart’s absence, we must go back to that evening during which so many things had come up to be disposed of before the chief could leave for Sherman and Crockett and Paradise.

which person or people

From this reading Then he passed it to Old Van, who smacked his lips over it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To begin with, Dimond came riding in at dusk with a canteen of clear water which he laid on the table about which the engineers were sitting.