Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

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

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

anew

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

set up or found

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

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

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

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

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

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

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

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

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

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

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

engage in

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

an event that happens

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

with speed

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading The bullet was found and successfully removed, however, and Hiram's great physical perfection did the rest.

carry out

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

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

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

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

From this reading He was quickly on the mend, and in a month was able to take his team again.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

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

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.

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

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

at the time that

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

which person or people

From this reading Meantime Jerkline Jo and her four other skinners had contrived to make their customary trips from Julia to Ragtown, all of them calling to see Hiram, who was being cared for at the doctor's house, the minute they completed their west-bound trip.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE GENTLE WILD CAT RETURNS Hiram Hooker was very weak when he reached the doctor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jo spent most of her time with him when in Julia, and when he was well enough they talked frequently of the strange occurrence in the mountains.