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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 RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

having companions or an escort

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

later than; following

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

From this reading ALKALI--A half-breed scout, who eventually tracks Red Rogers to his doom.

in addition

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

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

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

terminate

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

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 COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

a female human offspring

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Troopers, Deputy Marshals and Sheriffs and their posses.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading ALKALI--A half-breed scout, who eventually tracks Red Rogers to his doom.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

an association of criminals

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading ALKALI--A half-breed scout, who eventually tracks Red Rogers to his doom.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

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

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

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

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

plural of “hostage” — a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst

From this reading Troopers, Deputy Marshals and Sheriffs and their posses.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

the force of workers available

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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From this reading PEDRO--A former member of Red Rogers' gang, who also assisted in his escape from jail, and, after accompanying the outlaw to the mountains, is captured by the troopers.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

plural of “posse” — a temporary police force

From this reading Troopers, Deputy Marshals and Sheriffs and their posses.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

a person who is being chased

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

-ing form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading ALKALI--A half-breed scout, who eventually tracks Red Rogers to his doom.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

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

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Troopers, Deputy Marshals and Sheriffs and their posses.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading COLONEL EDWARDS--Commandant of Fort Griswold, the officer who takes charge of the pursuit of the outlaw.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading JENNINGS, SHAW, SCOTTY--Members of the Mounted Scouts, who have their horses stolen by the outlaw, and are afterwards taken prisoners by him and held as hostages.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

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

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

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

From this reading ALKALI--A half-breed scout, who eventually tracks Red Rogers to his doom.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.

make a vow; promise

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

which person or people

From this reading RED ROGERS--A daredevil outlaw, who has broken from jail, killing four men in his escape, and returns to the scenes of his early crimes, that he may carry out a pledge made to a dying member of his gang, being pursued and eluding hundreds of troopers before he is finally sent to his doom, at the Old Stockade.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ROSE LANDON--Daughter of the man to whom Red Rogers made his pledge, who helped the outlaw to break jail and then accompanied him on his dash into the Bad Lands to carry out his vow.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Repenting of her vicious life, she finally marries a young trooper whom Rogers has captured.