Chapter XI

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

later than; following

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

from appearances alone

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

completely unclothed

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

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

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

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

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

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

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

ten 10s

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

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

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

a point or extent in space

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

something that is lost

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

a large number or amount

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

for a short time

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

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

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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

From this reading Butch', however, had a keener nose than they apparently possessed.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Spencer and Dorsey had told us the bare fact.

hostile or belligerent mood

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

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

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

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From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Dirty Bob fit well for it," he said, after glancing through the cabin.

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

From this reading Bob's location was at some thirty miles' distance from my cabin, and we arrived there, shortly after the dazzling rays of the morning sun were blindingly increased in strength by the reflection from the snow.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.

a Caucasian

From this reading LOTS OF PLUCK--ONE OF THE RANGERS KILLED--THINKING OF A BROTHER--TAKING A GOOD POSITION--LOSS OF HAIR, AND WHAT THE RED-SKINS THINK OF IT--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" OR THE MODOC COUNTRY--"CAPTAIN JACK'S" STRONGHOLD--ON OUR WAY BACK--SIGNAL-FIRES AND SOME STRATEGY--HALF A HUNDRED SCALPS FOR ONE--THE PAH-UTES ON THE WARPATH--FISHING FOR THE DEAD--THE WHITE FLAG--WASHO BRAVERY.