Chapter XVI · Danforth’s Hand Is Stayed Again

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

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

an opposing military force

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

an association of criminals

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

not accessible to view

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

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

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

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

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

come together

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

the force of workers available

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

a person in charge of paying wages

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

select carefully from a group

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

-ing form of “scalp” — sell illegally, as on the black market

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

in the near future

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

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From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

confined on all sides

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

carry out

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

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

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

a group of soldiers

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Although Bennett had been driven off so successfully by the bluecoats, Buffalo Bill feared that he might meet up with the scalping party that had killed the paymaster and his guard, and take his gang over to this spot to search for the pay-chest that he was so sure his old enemy, the scout, had hidden.

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

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We might have the luck to catch him on the ground.

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From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.

in or at the place that

From this reading The four horses drew the empty stage up the hill with little difficulty, and, surrounded by the troop of cavalry, it rattled back along the trail to the gruesome spot where Cody had first seen it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was decided, however, that the entire troop would return with the stage-coach to the scene of the original hold-up.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If not, we’ll pick up his trail as soon as we see a part of your men off with the coach and the treasure,” said Cody.