Chapter III

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

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading THE CAPTIVES.--FRIENDS ON THE ALERT.

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

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

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

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

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

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

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

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE CAPTIVES.--FRIENDS ON THE ALERT.

a stopping

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

at any time

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

the organ of sight

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE CAPTIVES.--FRIENDS ON THE ALERT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

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

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

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

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

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

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

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

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

march in a procession

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

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

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

not any; not one

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAPTIVES.--FRIENDS ON THE ALERT.

and nothing more

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

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From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

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

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

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

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

not in physical motion

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

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

From this reading THE CAPTIVES.--FRIENDS ON THE ALERT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

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

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

up to a particular time

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

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

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On, still on, the column kept its way, until it was only an hour or so before midnight, that the savages gave signs that their resting-place was nigh.

exhausted

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

in a weary manner

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

at the time that

From this reading Wearily passed the day to the captives; when night came down there seemed no sign of cessation from the toilsome march.

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

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

during the time that

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though the renegade had said but little during the afternoon and evening, yet he ever rode near to the prisoners, keeping a watchful eye upon them.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Then some of the younger braves began to stretch their wearied limbs, while Rutter looked eagerly around, striving, through the darkness, to see the various landmarks with which he was familiar.