used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
adoptsverbUS /əˈdɑːpts/
third-person singular of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
bovineadjectiveUS /ˈboʊvaɪn/
of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
Bransome's
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From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
bushmannounUS /ˈbʊʃmən/
nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
curtnessnoun
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
set up or found
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
GEOFFREY
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From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
handfulsnounUS /ˈhændfʊlz/
plural of “handful” — a small number or amount
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
InsularadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələr/
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
set afire or burning
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
easily agitated
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
worried and uneasy
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
not in physical motion
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
stoliditynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
Thurston
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From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Thurston, however, still retained certain traits of the Insular Briton, including a curtness of speech and a judicious reserve.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GEOFFREY MAKES PROGRESS Thurston did justice to his breakfast at Bransome's ranch, and he frankly informed his host that he had found it difficult to exist on two handfuls of crackers and one of hot corn cakes.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
at the time that
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His quick, restless movements suggested nervous energy, but when advisable, he could assume the bovine stolidity which, though foreign to his real nature, the Canadian bushman occasionally adopts for diplomatic purposes.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading They were not unlike in physique, for the Colonial, was, as is usual with his kind, lean and wiry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the meal was finished and pipes were lighted, the two men surveyed each other with mutual interest.
