Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

later than; following

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

anew

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

(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 "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

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

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

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

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

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From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

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From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

come to understand

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

brought together in one place

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

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

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

immediately past

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

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

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

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

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

and nothing more

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Sergeant Shannon had been sent to the agency on some mission prescribed by Colonel Byrne.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

not in physical motion

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

moving very fast

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

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

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading It was almost the last order issued by Major Plume before turning over the command.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

make a vow; promise

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

which person or people

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Byrne himself still lingered at the post, "watching the situation," as it was understood, and in constant telegraphic correspondence with the general at Prescott and the commander of the little guard over the agency buildings at the reservation--Lieutenant Bridger, of the Infantry.

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From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-IN-THE-NIGHT" AGAIN So swift had been the succession of events since the first day of the week, few of the social set at Sandy could quite realize, much less fathom, all that had happened, and as they gathered on the verandas, in the cool of the evening after Daly's funeral, the trend of talk was all one way.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A man who might have thrown light on certain matters at issue had been spirited away, and there were women quite ready to vow it was done simply to get him beyond range of their questioning.