Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

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From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

later than; following

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

(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 Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

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

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

possessive form of “bar” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The “Ole Bar’s Hole.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

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From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

communicated in words

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

to offer or accept a challenge

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

excessively quick

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

an opening into or through something

From this reading The “Ole Bar’s Hole.”

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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From this reading The “Ole Bar’s Hole.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

satisfy

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

become slow or slower

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

in the near future

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading The “Ole Bar’s Hole.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

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From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

up to a particular time

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Next morning, after a hasty breakfast, the boys saddled their horses, and, led by the trapper, set out to find the wagon.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

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

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Comanche’s camp war pitched jest in the edge of them ar’ willows, an’ right where you see them bushes war where I stood afore I started to run the gauntlet.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Now it was that the latter showed the young hunters his extraordinary “travelin’ qualities,” as he expressed it; for as soon as the boys were in their saddles, he shouldered his rifle and started off, at a rapid pace, which he did not slacken at all until they arrived on the banks of a small stream, where they stopped to quench their thirst.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “Now, youngsters,” said the trapper, seating himself on the ground, and wiping his forehead with his coat sleeve, “There’s the place.