Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

later than; following

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

(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 It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

the act of waking

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

for the reason that

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

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From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

set up or found

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

the act of departing

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

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From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a state in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

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

From this reading It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

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From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

approval to do something

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was little short of a miracle that it had all come about!

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

the activity of making visits

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

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

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was interesting, too, to hear what had happened to Douglas after he left Idaho.

at the time that

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was never tired of living over how, in visiting the Mortonstown mills, they had so unexpectedly found Douglas McCulloch; how, because of ill health, he was on the point of going West; and how, with Mr. Munger's permission, Mr. Clark had offered him the position as Sandy's assistant at Crescent Ranch.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading DONALD DECIDES It was a wonderful story, Donald thought.

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

From this reading When he first reached the East it was indeed a rude awakening from his dreams of city life; living was expensive, and work hard to find.