Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

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

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

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

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

(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 The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

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

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

an occurrence of something

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

promote the growth of

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

a young female

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

a person who shoes horses

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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 SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

the force of workers available

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

the local environment

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

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From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

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From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

communicate vividly

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

on the contrary

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

only a very short time before

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

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

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

not in physical motion

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

a just detectable amount

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

not known

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

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

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

the driver of a wagon

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

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

From this reading She was able to trace some of the men, and her offer to pay their expenses to Palada brought replies favorable to the project in each case.

which person or people

From this reading SKINNERS FROM FRISCO Back at Palada, Jerkline Jo began hunting up the expert skinners who had pulled the long sash-cord lines for her foster father, and who had drifted to parts unknown since the completion of the paved road that had virtually put Pickhandle Modock out of the running.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The blacksmith, horseshoer, and wagoner, Carter Potts, was still in Palada, and wished for nothing better than to serve the girl.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The world has not an oversupply of expert jerkline skinners, and the plucky girl's chances for success depended in great part on obtaining good men to handle her teams.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For jerkline jobs are scarce these days, and a jerkline skinner would rather follow his calling than do any other sort of work.