used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
arm-pit
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From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
being joined in close association
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
not accessible to view
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
a young female
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
Holloman
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From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
ill-fittingadjective
not the right size or shape
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
loosenessnoun
frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
held dear
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
overtaxedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtækst/
past form of “overtax” — tax excessively
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
Plutina
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From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
Siddon
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From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
not in physical motion
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
torturingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
trystnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
the topmost one of two
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus equipped, the girl stole out through the back way, unobserved by her relations, to keep tryst with the desperado.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The looseness of the ill-fitting garment concealed the weapon effectually enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For ready access, the upper buttons to the throat were left unfastened, in seeming relief against the heat of midday.
whereby
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From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While her grandfather was still on the porch, and her sister was out of the house, Plutina possessed herself of the new revolver, with its holster, which, after slipping down her gown from the shoulder, she attached under the left arm-pit.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading As she followed a blind trail that shortened the distance between the Siddon cabin and the Holloman Gate to a short two miles, Plutina was torturing a brain already overtaxed in the effort to devise some means whereby she might wreck the projects of the villain, without at the same time bringing ruin on herself, or those she loved.
