Chapter XIII

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

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higher than, or over, something

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

anew

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side by side

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projectiles to be fired from a gun

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

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

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

out of bed

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

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

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a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

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plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

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go after with the intent to catch

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a state at a particular time

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

plural of “coon” — an eccentric or undignified rustic

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a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

the first light of day

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

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

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the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

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the act of consuming food

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

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inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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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 There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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obtain

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

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the act of departing

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the aggregate of past events

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

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a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

become covered with mist

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

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plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

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possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

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the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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with speed

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

put a saddle on

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an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water

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Identical; not different.

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

cut with a saw

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

without speaking

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Joints gain and lose stiffness quickly in such a life.

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

From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR THE CHASE--THE VALLEY OF THE SALINE--QUEER 'COONS--A BISON'S GAME OF BLUFF--IN PURSUIT--ALONGSIDE THE GAME--FIRING FROM THE SADDLE--A CHARGE AND A PANIC--FALSE HISTORY AGAIN--GOING FOR AMMUNITION--THE PROFESSOR'S LETTER--DISROBING THE VICTIM.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

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

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.

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

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

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

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

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an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

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

From this reading There was the same creeping of mist out of the valley to join the darkness as it fled from the plains above, and the same revealing of thousands of shaggy forms silently feeding in the distance.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading The early dawn of Wednesday morning saw us again astir.

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

From this reading This time our beasts and our bodies were both in excellent condition for the chase.