used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
without doubt or question
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
without deviation
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
a young female
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
Hawley
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From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
Keith
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From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
and nothing more
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
not any; not one
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
continue talking
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
only a very short time before
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Keith felt no doubt that Hawley intended making for Carson City, where he could securely hide the girl, and where he possessed friends to rally to his defence, even an influence over the officers of the law.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
a special situation
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The one thing which puzzled him most was the man's object in attempting so desperate a venture.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was clearly evident the fugitives were endeavoring with all rapidity possible to get beyond where the hand of law could reach them--their trail striking directly across the plains into the barren southwest was proof of this purpose.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The withdrawal of the sheriff merely stimulated Keith to greater activity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was scarcely likely they would proceed very far in that direction, as such a course would bring them straight into the heart of the Indian country, into greater danger than that from which they fled.
