used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
(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 Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
BennienounUS /ˈbeni/
a form of amphetamine
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
(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 Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
Boomtown
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From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
brought into existence
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
a youthful male person
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
carefully weighed
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
travel across or pass over
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
guyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
immediately past
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
Loney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
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 There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
and nothing more
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
carry out
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
tormentingverbUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Helen and Loney were almost inseparable, and under her good care and the good fare and bracing mountain air he was fast rounding into a fine boy--healthy and rosy.
unmercifullyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading Bennie had been unmercifully guyed by the rough men, but he took it all in such good part that they ceased tormenting him and liked him better than he knew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Morris had gained his strength, and Bennie had gotten over the mortification of having been chased up a tree by what he considered some vicious animal on the momentous night of the attack on Morris, only to find in the morning that it had been but a cow that had strayed from the herd and wanted human companionship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
which person or people
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was to be a portion of the Reservation to be given over to settlers, and many women were among the men who were ready to cross the line at the signal and take up their section of ground, and thus establish a home.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was several weeks after the events narrated in the last chapter, and there was quite an excitement at a place which, though not yet born, was named Boomtown.
