Chapter XI

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who?" asked Sully.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know a man I think would suit you, General," said he.

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "I know a man I think would suit you, General," said he.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

express in words

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I know a man I think would suit you, General," said he.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

up to a particular time

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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

From this reading The remark caused Al to prick up his ears.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

in or at the place that

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "I haven't enough, and it's hard to tell whether a man can be depended upon until he has been tried."

which person or people

From this reading "Who?" asked Sully.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TRAILING THE HOSTILES "I wish I knew where I could get two or three more well-mounted orderlies, with courage and common sense," said General Sully the next day, as the army was wending its way through the rough, picturesque hill country along the Cannonball.

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

From this reading "I know a man I think would suit you, General," said he.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I know a man I think would suit you, General," said he.