Chapter III · Chapter 3

on foot; walking

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

later than; following

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

(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 He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

past form of “amble” — walk leisurely

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

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From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

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

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

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

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

and nothing more

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

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 MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

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 Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

roused to anger

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

of or relating to or shaped like a quadrangle

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

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

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

precisely, exactly

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

put a saddle on

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading When he returned, just after the sounding of retreat, he came in saddle.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

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

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading Purposely he avoided the road that led in front of the long line of officers' quarters and chose instead the water-wagon track along the rear.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

at the time that

From this reading MOCCASIN TRACKS When Mr. Blakely left the post that afternoon he went afoot.

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

From this reading People among the laundresses' quarters, south of the _mesa_ on which stood the quadrangular inclosure of Camp Sandy, eyed him curiously as he ambled through on his borrowed pony; but he looked neither to right nor left and hurried on in obvious discomposure.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.

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

From this reading He was looking pale and very tired, said the saddler sergeant's wife, an hour later, when all the garrison was agog with the story of Wren's mad assault.