Chapter VIII

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

not being in a specified place

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

later than; following

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

(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 POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

any thing at all

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

divisible by two

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

From this reading That grin was a permanent fixture.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

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

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

a search for knowledge

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

engage in

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading That grin was a permanent fixture.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

bulge outward

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

deliver by singing

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is a gesture not so much of inquiry as of reassurance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

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

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, Sing Lung stood at the door of his cook house, a broad grin on his face.

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

From this reading That grin was a permanent fixture.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

at the time that

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

during the time that

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading POP LAYS DOWN THE LAW Belle, Roy, and Teddy Manley rode into the ranch yard of the X Bar X. They had been away for three days, and Teddy looked about him to see if anything had changed--that gesture we all make when coming back to a place we love after being absent for even a short while.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, as his eyes searched the familiar outlines of the buildings, something did seem different.