Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

at or in the front

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

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

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

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

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

a line of approach

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

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

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

one or the other of two

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

made afraid

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

a young female

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

the act of giving

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

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

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

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

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

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

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

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

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

past form of “lunge” — make a thrusting forward movement

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

attach to a support

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

not one, and not any

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

and nothing more

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

with speed

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

a shaky motion

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

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

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

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

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

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

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

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

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

of the highest quality

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

past form of “unseat” — remove from political office

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

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

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

(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 The only avenue open to them lay by way of the dark aisles between the pines, for the blue haze, as they quickly discovered, had crept up on either side as well as to the rear of them.

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

From this reading The Overland girls were too frightened to start, but their mustangs, taking matters into their own hands, lunged forward and were in amongst the pines a few seconds later, dodging here and there to avoid trees, until their riders were clinging with knees and hands to keep from being unseated.

during the time that

From this reading “Into the forest!” shouted Bindloss, giving his pony rein, while Judy held in her bucking mount until her companions got under way.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RACING WITH DEATH None knew better than the rancher and the mountain girl the peril that lay behind that waving, quivering blue haze.

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

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A thin streak of yellow smoke wriggled overhead, followed by a crackling, hissing sound, and the wind whipping in the tree tops carried the smoke on ahead.