Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

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

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

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

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

the lower side of anything

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

placed crosswise

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

with resolute determination

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

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

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

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

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

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

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

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

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

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

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

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

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

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

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

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

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

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

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

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

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

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

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

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

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

on one occasion

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

on the contrary

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

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

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

having a supporting base

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

unable to find your way

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

walk unsteadily

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

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

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

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

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

without hesitation

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

up to a particular time

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading With a towering cottonwood as guide, oddly misshapen and standing out gauntly against the slightly lighter sky, the plainsman led on unhesitatingly, until they began to climb the rather sharp uplift of the north bank.

precisely as stated

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

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

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was a long stretch of sand and water extending from bank to bank, but the latter was shallow, the only danger being that of straying off from the more solid bottom into quicksand.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Nevertheless, in fear lest her pony might stumble over some irregularity, he gave his own rein to Neb, and went forward on foot, grasping firmly the tired animal's bit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Keith had crossed at this point so frequently with cattle that, once having his bearings, the blackness of the night made very little difference.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Here there was a plain trail, pounded into smoothness by the hoofs of cavalry horses ridden down to water, and at the summit they emerged within fifty yards of the stables.