Chapter VI

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

later than; following

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

from appearances alone

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “It was great!” cried Allan.

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

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

divisible by two

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

provoking horror

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “It was great!” cried Allan.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

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

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

immediately past

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

the force of workers available

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

a brief written record

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

relating to photography or obtained by using photography

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

cut with a saw

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

so extremely intense as to evoke screams

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

plural of “tormentor” — someone who torments

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

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

From this reading “It was great!” cried Allan.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The cowboys had come, and, after a wild fusillade, the Indians fled, the smoke cleared away, and the old coach lumbered back to the grand stand, with Allan and McConnell staring, half-dazed, at the two men on the front seat.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

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

From this reading In the midst of the hubbub Allan saw through the window, almost at his elbow, the now distorted face of Big Wolf, screaming a most frightful note, and apparently on the point at last of getting even with his photographic tormentors.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Then came a new and louder clatter, with fresh yells.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How did you like it?” asked one of the men, as he swung open the door.