Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

(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 Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

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

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

having a base

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

brought into existence

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

approval

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

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From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

at any time

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

conformity with rules or standards

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

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From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

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

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

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From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

the force of workers available

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

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

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

the immediate descendants of a person

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

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From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

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

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The committee, in a spirit of fairness that did it credit, explained how Ogallala did not intend by its action to accuse Cimarron of having practiced any fraud.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE RESCUE OF CIMARRON BILL Opinion has been ever divided as to the true reason of Ogallala’s objection to Cimarron Bill.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

at the time that

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.

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

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

which person or people

From this reading Some there were who said it was born of Ogallala’s jealousy of Dodge, the latter metropolis being as all men know the home of Cimarron.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Others held it to be offspring of the childish petulance of Ogallala, which resented the unseemly luck of Cimarron who had played at cards with its citizens.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The latter would appear the better solution; for when the committee, which consisted of Mr. Jenkins of the Sheaf of Wheat Saloon, Mr. Sopris and Mr. Smart, notified Cimarron to depart, the ostracism was expressly based upon the good fortune which throughout four nights of draw-poker had waited upon the obnoxious one.