used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading THE BURNED RANCH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
carefully weighed
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
set up or found
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
ten 10s
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
Monteith
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From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE BURNED RANCH.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
move stealthily
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
move hurridly
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
Sterry
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From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURNED RANCH.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile Monteith Sterry was making the best of his opportunity.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
at the time that
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her speed was rapid, but she was capable of maintaining it for hours without fatigue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was no great exploit for him to slip out of the back door, when he found his enemies gathering in front; but, had he not been convinced that the movement was in the interests of his friends, as well as himself, he would not have made it.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading His flight was at a moderate pace for several hundred yards, by which time he considered himself safe from pursuit and gave his mare free rein.
