Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

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

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

inflected form of “corral” — enclose in a corral

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

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

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

enclose with a fence

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

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

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

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

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

the act of departing

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

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

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

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

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

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

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

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

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

closely encircling

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

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

From this reading The man was smoking a cigarette, and even through the tiny-paned glass the air of the room looked blue.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

in the direction of

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

not provided with curtains

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mrs. Landor, looking even more faded and helpless than usual, sat holding her hands at one side of the sheet-iron heater, and opposite her, his feet on the top rim of the stove, sat Craig.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

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

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

at the time that

From this reading THE CURSE OF THE CONQUERED It was late, very late on the prairie, when How Landor returned that evening.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There was a bright light in the living-room, and, still without dismounting, he paused before the uncurtained window and looked in.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.

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

From this reading The herd safely corralled for the night, he rode slowly toward the ranch house, and, without leaving the pony's back, opened and closed the gate of the barb wire fence surrounding the yard and approached the house.