Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading Now, here we are!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

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

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

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

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

in deplorable condition

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

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

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

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From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Now, here we are!"

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, here we are!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

on one occasion

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

make square

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

dried naturally by the sun

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

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

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I've read about old Fort Benton many a time.

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

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

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 The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now, here we are!"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

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

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE THE ROAD FORKED "Well, fellows," began Rob, "this is a place I've always wanted to see.

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

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading They were on their third day out from the mouth of the Yellowstone River, having come by rail, and were spending the day at Fort Benton, between the junction point of Havre and the modern city of Great Falls.

but in spite of that

From this reading The little party stood curiously regarding an old and well-nigh ruined square structure of sun-dried brick, not far from which lay yet more dilapidated remnants of what once had been the walls and buildings of an old abode inclosure.