Chapter IV

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

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

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading Inez’s share in the life of the ’Dobe Walls began in this way.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

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

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

prepare a hot meal

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

-ing form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

set up or found

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

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

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

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From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

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

From this reading Inez’s share in the life of the ’Dobe Walls began in this way.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

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

From this reading Inez’s share in the life of the ’Dobe Walls began in this way.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

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

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

engage in

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

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

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

one part in eight equal parts

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

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

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

have in common

From this reading Inez’s share in the life of the ’Dobe Walls began in this way.

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

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

with suspicion

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

a special situation

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

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

From this reading Inez’s share in the life of the ’Dobe Walls began in this way.

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

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

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

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

the activity of making visits

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Inez’s share in the life of the ’Dobe Walls began in this way.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The horse-hustler had found Inez and her little mustang mother visiting among the ponies when he went to make his morning round-up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

at the time that

From this reading When put on the scales and weighed, Inez kicked the beam at seventy pounds, or about one-eighth of what she might have weighed had she lived out the life designed for her by Providence, and escaped the dwarfing influences of bread and milk as furnished by Mr. Hanrahan’s black cook.

a Caucasian

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

which person or people

From this reading Those Indians who came calling at the ’Dobe Walls sniffed suspiciously at Inez and said she was the “White Man’s Medicine.”

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

From this reading INEZ OF THE ’DOBE WALLS Inez was a mustang—a small, wild-born thing, and the pet of the ’Dobe Walls.