used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
Barecolt
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From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
make calm or still
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/
a trodden path
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
usually; as a rule
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
HumbernounUS /ˈhʌmbər/
an estuary in central northeastern England formed by the Ouse River and the Trent River
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
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 There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
and nothing more
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
a course of conduct
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
a person who is being chased
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
stockfishnoun
fish cured by being split and air-dried without salt
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
plural of “story” — 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 A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
up to a particular time
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
in the direction of
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He first looked into the open side of the buildings; but nothing did he see only sundry stockfish hanging up in rows by the tails, together with a heap of coals in one corner, and two large bales or packages covered with canvass in another.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A little patch of green lay on one side the city wall; on the other, between the sheds and the river, ran a small footpath, and behind rose a good-looking dwelling of two stories high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a long row of sheds at the far end of the town of Hull, open towards the Humber, and enclosed on three sides towards the town.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
in or at the place that
From this reading He then looked over the Humber, where the sun was struggling with some misty clouds, gilding the sky, and glittering on the calm, unruffled waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a quick but quiet step--unusually quiet, indeed, for he generally displayed his high opinion of himself in the elasticity of his toes--Captain Barecolt pursued the little path till he came in front of the sheds, and then paused to reconnoitre the ground.
