Chapter III

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

in addition

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

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From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a clothing fabric in a plaid weave

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

the act of departing

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

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

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

in a graceful manner

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

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From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

immediately past

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

with fondness; with love

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

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

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

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

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

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

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

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From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

characteristic of pirates

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

of or relating to or characteristic of a plutocrat

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a particular situation

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a male human offspring

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Ted let it go at his second best blue overalls and heavy shoes, a green plaid gingham shirt, with a brown one to change off and straw hat.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took their guying good naturedly, however, and in mockery of Ace's more picturesque accoutrement, gave a first class imitation of a motion picture director with the Senator's son for his prize Bad Man.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE CAMPING TRIP A week later Norris and the boys arrived at the lumber camp on the Canyon rim, where they were to await Long Lester,--Ace in a piratical and plutocratic black Stetson sombrero, hiking boots and flannel shirt, a red bandanna at his throat, and to supplement his khaki riding breeches he had bestowed lovingly in his duffle bag the Mexican leather chaps.

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

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He also displayed the eight-inch leather belt of the cow country, and elbow length leather cuffs studded with silver nails.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.

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

From this reading Pedro lounged gracefully about in corduroy trousers and elkskin boots, (which Norris warned him would last about a week on such rough going), and a wool jersey in the same soft tan.