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Chapter XXVI
BELL RICKARD’S SCHEME. HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision. The cause of the Texan’s remark was apparent. A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen. They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading The cause of the Texan’s remark was apparent.
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From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading BELL RICKARD’S SCHEME.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
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From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cause of the Texan’s remark was apparent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
above and across; more than
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half mile beyond the building was a party of horsemen, numbering perhaps a dozen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cause of the Texan’s remark was apparent.
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From this reading BELL RICKARD’S SCHEME.
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From this reading BELL RICKARD’S SCHEME.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
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From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
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From this reading The cause of the Texan’s remark was apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cause of the Texan’s remark was apparent.
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From this reading HERBERT WATROUS turned his field glass to the left, and, for the first time since he caught sight of the adobe structure, gave attention to another part of his field of vision.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were grouped together and apparently holding a discussion over some matter in which all must have been interested, since they kept in such close order.
