Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

anew

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

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

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

move towards

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

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

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

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

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

plural of “bait” — anything that serves as an enticement

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

approval

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

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

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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 ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

in an effectual manner

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

the act of consuming food

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

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 The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

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

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

a woman hunter

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

rapid and indistinct speech

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

used to form the superlative

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

with speed

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

and nothing more

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

not in physical motion

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

the first light of day

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

required or under orders

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

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

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

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

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

toward the west

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

during the time that

From this reading The next day's life began, as did the previous one, before sunrise, and while breakfast was cooking, we followed the Mexicans down to examine their baits.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ground around the carcasses was flecked with forms which, in the early light, looked like sleeping sheep.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading A half-dozen or more wolves, which were still feeding, scampered away at our approach.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading From the number of animals lying around, we at first supposed most of them simply gorged, but the rapid, satisfied jabbering of the Mexicans quickly convinced us that the strychnine had been doing its work more effectually than we had given it credit for.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE CAYOTES' STRYCHNINE FEAST--CAPTURING A TIMBER WOLF--A FEW CORDS OF VICTIMS--WHAT THE LAW CONSIDERS "INDIAN TAN"--"FINISHING" THE NEW YORK MARKET--A NEW YORK FARMER'S OPINION OF OUR GRAY WOLF--WESTWARD AGAIN--EPISODES IN OUR JOURNEY--THE WILD HUNTRESS OF THE PLAINS--WAS OUR GUIDE A MURDERER?--THE READER JOINS US IN A BUFFALO CHASE--THE DYING AGONIES.