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 It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

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

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

move towards

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

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From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

throw carelessly

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

plural of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading For three days there was little communication between the two.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For three days there was little communication between the two.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

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

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

an act that fails

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

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

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

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

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

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

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

not any; not one

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

put a saddle on

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

designated or chosen by yourself

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For three days there was little communication between the two.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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

From this reading For three days there was little communication between the two.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

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

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

in the direction of

From this reading It was clear that he exercised the same patience toward her that he showed in handling the green four-year-olds; and she was inclined to be a little scornful of his method of gentle-breaking them.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

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

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was evident that he had no intention of forcing his society upon her, and her failure to prepare his meals failed to elicit a single sign to show that he had expected otherwise; the contrary was true, in fact, for he invariably prepared enough for two.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.

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

From this reading For three days there was little communication between the two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between the performance of each two self-appointed duties he spent some little time with the colts, handling them and teaching them not to fear his approach, cinching his saddle on first one and then the next, talking to them and handling their heads.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading This completed to his satisfaction he fashioned heavy slabs of wood to serve as extra brake-blocks for the chuck wagon.