Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

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

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

the act of departing

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

coins made of gold

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

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

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

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

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

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

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

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

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

the force of workers available

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

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

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

by chance

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

in a strange manner

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

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

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

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

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

propel through the air

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

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

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, the fact that Teddy and Roy and a few others were going did not tend to excite the rest of the punchers, or cause them to throw up their jobs and head for the gold fields.

at the time that

From this reading Jack Conroy, when he learned that his partner, Silent, was going, at first declared his intention of accompanying him.

which person or people

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

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

From this reading They felt, perhaps, that good jobs did not grow on every sagebush, and the reputation of the X Bar X ranch for fair treatment of the hands and for excellent food was known far and wide.

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

From this reading Most of the new men decided to stay on, and let those who would test their luck in other lands.

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

From this reading OFF TO NUGGET CAMP That evening the sole topic of conversation on the X Bar X was the intended trip to Nugget Camp.