Chapter XI

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

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

later than; following

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

at or in the front

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

rid of obstructions

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

difficult to describe

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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 Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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 AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

set afire or burning

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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 Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

possessive form of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

put a saddle on

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

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

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

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From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

move hurridly

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

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

From this reading Reaching the level, he drew bridle and sat still in his saddle for a minute or two looking about him.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

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From this reading Volador seemed fit and fresh, for which he was thankful, for it was nearly twenty miles to the mountain, and he was, after all, a little uncertain about the speed of the policeman's horse, though the appearance of the beast, which he had seen in the hotel stable, did not suggest any great powers in this respect.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

at the time that

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

in or at the place that

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPADE The night was still and clear when Thorne rode out of the ravine, in the hollow of which he had left his wagon and one hobbled horse.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Ahead, the prairie rolled away, a vast dimly lighted plain, to the soft dusky grayness which obscured the horizon, and he knew that somewhere beyond the dip of the latter stood the mountain, a broken stretch of higher ground covered with birches and willows, where if Corporal Slaney held on so long he must endeavor to evade him.

lean and sinewy

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dew was settling heavily on the short, wiry grass, which shone faintly in the elusive light, with patches of darker color where his horse's hoofs had passed.