Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

later than; following

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

(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 The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

only a very short time before

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

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

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

traveling across

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

apart from; not including

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

set up or found

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE SMOKY HILL SECRET.

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

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

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

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

and nothing more

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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 My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

staying power

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

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

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

absolutely essential

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

not one, and not any

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

above and across; more than

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

recurring again and again

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

an educational institution

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SMOKY HILL SECRET.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading THE SMOKY HILL SECRET.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading THE SMOKY HILL SECRET.

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

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

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

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

having come into contact

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It having been decided to begin the summer school a few weeks earlier than at first intended, it became necessary for me to go after the teacher; so it was arranged that I should drive over to Smoky Hill on Friday, and return any time the following day.

(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 The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

at the time that

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

in or at the place that

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

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

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

a Caucasian

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

which person or people

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I knew nothing of the settlement except the direction, which was north, and that the uncle with whom Agnes lived was named Biggs, but they said I could easily inquire the way.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My mother shared the feeling that the neighborhood where Agnes lived was superior to ours--although none of us knew why we had this impression--and after taking unusual pains with my toilet, she asked Jo to cut my hair, which he kindly did just before I drove away in the wagon, from the high seat of which my short legs barely touched the floor.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The distance was twenty miles, and by repeated inquiries I found that Mr. Biggs--who was called Little Biggs by those living near him--lived in the first white house after crossing the north fork of Bull River, and when I came in sight of the place I knew it as well as if I had lived within hailing distance all my life.