Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

at or in the front

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

capable of being borne though unpleasant

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

clothing in general

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

divisible by two

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

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

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

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

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

a unit of instruction

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

a public toilet for men

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

not any; not one

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

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

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

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

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

plural of “sightseer” — a tourist who is visiting sights of interest

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

in the near future

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

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

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

not in physical motion

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

in the direction of

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading And every time that she started towards the trail where Wunpost had ridden away he barked and ran eagerly ahead.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

in or at the place that

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

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

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

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

From this reading Good Luck had left Wunpost and returned to the ranch, where he was sure of food and a friend; but now that he was fed he begged and whimpered uneasily and watched every move that she made.

-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

which person or people

From this reading But there was one, still clinging to her faded bib-overalls, who took no joy in the blessed release.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A LESSON The heat-wave, which had made even the desert-dwellers pant, came to an end with the Jail Canyon waterspout; the nights became bearable, the rocks cooled off and the sun ceased to strike through men's clothes.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.

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

From this reading Wilhelmina was worried, for the sightseers from Blackwater had disappeared as soon as Wunpost rode away; and now, two days later, his dog had come back, meeching and whining and licking its feet.