Chapter V

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

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

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

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

aroused or activated

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

-ing form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW HICKOK CAME TO GRIEF.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

clothing in general

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

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

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading HOW HICKOK CAME TO GRIEF.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

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

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

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From this reading HOW HICKOK CAME TO GRIEF.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading HOW HICKOK CAME TO GRIEF.

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

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

showing curiosity

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

without good reason

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

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

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

cut with a saw

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

having a supporting base

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.

walk unsteadily

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading As Hickok approached the Red Tiger, he could see the tall forms of the scout and of Skibo, and knew that they were all right.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading HOW HICKOK CAME TO GRIEF.

a source of difficulty

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

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

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading His first thought was that his pards were in trouble, and, hastily donning his clothes and buckling on his belt, he did not pause to stumble along the corridors and through the crowd of inquisitive loungers, but sprang through the window and landed lightly on the soft earth twelve feet below.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sleeping with his window wide open, as was his custom, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Buffalo Bill’s pard from Laramie, had been awakened by the shooting at the Red Tiger.

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

From this reading He would have entered, but, standing in the shadow of a building to reconnoitre, he saw something to change his plans.