Chapter XX

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

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

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

strike violently

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

only a very short time before

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading “The cowards!” fumed Grace under her breath.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading “The cowards!” fumed Grace under her breath.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

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

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

having lost your job

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

From this reading “The cowards!” fumed Grace under her breath.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “The cowards!” fumed Grace under her breath.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

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

From this reading “The cowards!” fumed Grace under her breath.

a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

and nothing more

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

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

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

filled with shade

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

in a maliciously spiteful manner

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading _Bang!_ _Bang!_ Two rifle bullets ripped through the roof of the old stagecoach.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “The cowards!” fumed Grace under her breath.

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

From this reading Snatching up the rifle that the highwayman had dropped, she crawled out from under the coach, and ran around behind it just as two more bandit shots rang out.

communicated in words

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

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

From this reading Grace threw the rifle to her shoulder and fired at a shadowy figure that she could barely see, and, in the next second, Lieutenant Wingate’s heavy army revolver cracked spitefully from the front seat of the coach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS The highwayman uttered a yell, and leaped clear of the ground, dropping his rifle, which clattered to the trail within easy reach of the Overton girl’s hand.