Chapter V

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

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

later than; following

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

(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 After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

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

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

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the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

the lower side of anything

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Chapter Eighteenth.

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

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

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the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

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-ing form of “dislike” — have or feel a dislike or distaste for

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

alight from (a horse)

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

take in liquids

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading Chapter Eighteenth.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

plural of “execution” — putting a condemned person to death

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past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

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drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

set up or found

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

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the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

immediately past

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

killed unlawfully

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

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

not one, and not any

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

held or filled or in use

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

by chance

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

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people in general considered as a whole

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(of weather) wet by periods of rain

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a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

precisely, exactly

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.

something that follows something else

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.

required or under orders

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

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From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.

migratory

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

at the time that

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

which person or people

From this reading In the course of the night the rider, as he supposed, reached his tent, and in attempting to dismount, being somewhat _fatigued_, he fell against the side of it and rolled in at the bottom; to his surprise he found it occupied by an individual, who, disliking his abrupt _entrée_, brought his revolver into requisition; the matter was explained, and our worthy rider found himself in the tent of a stranger, five miles from his own.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading On one occasion, one of the party, after having taken the last drink, mounted his mule, designing to go one mile up the river, but, on reaching the mouth of the ravine, the worthy animal turned down stream.

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

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading After wandering about for some time, each would call to the others, informing them that _he_ was right, and of course when all were right none were wrong; but in the sequel not one, perhaps, out of the twenty, would reach his tent during the night.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading ARRIVALS--PREPARATION FOR THE RAINY SEASON--NEW DISCOVERIES--COLOMA--GAMBLERS _versus_ BAYONETS--“HANGTOWN”--PUBLIC EXECUTIONS--FASHIONABLE ENTERTAINMENTS--WILD CATTLE--DANGEROUS SPORTING--MURDERED INDIANS--THE WRONGS THEY SUFFER.