used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
apprehendingverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “apprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
lacking funds
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
bullionnounUS /ˈbʊljən/
a mass of precious metal
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
Cañon
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From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
divisible by two
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
indeliblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdeləbli/
in an indelible manner
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
land-marks
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From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
McGowan
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From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
NomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD SHAFT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
scout'snounUS /skaʊts/
possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
SHAFTnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading THE OLD SHAFT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
in or at or to some place
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD SHAFT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
Three-plyadjective
having a thickness made up of three layers or strands
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
topographynounUS /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/
the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Therefore, although the scout and the baron traversed the Three-ply road during the earlier half of the night, the scout’s knowledge, added to that acquired by the baron, was sufficient to keep them on the right course.
not known
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Black Cañon trail, up to the point where the road to Castle Creek Cañon broke away from it, was familiar ground to the king of scouts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He and Nomad had had some exciting experiences in this part of the country--experiences which impress land-marks and topography indelibly upon a man’s mind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the scout had stated, it was his intention to camp out somewhere in the vicinity of the Three-ply Mine, prosecuting his work of apprehending the bullion thieves, unknown even to McGowan.
