Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

Having no one else present.

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

confined by bonds

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

give expression to

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

obtain

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

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

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

ten 10s

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

of great significance or value

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

arriving at a place or position

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

informal term for a young child

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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 He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

absolutely essential

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest

From this reading "You've saved seventeen minutes on schedule time, pardner," Kiddie told him.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

one of four equal parts

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

plural of “relay” — the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

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

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "You've saved seventeen minutes on schedule time, pardner," Kiddie told him.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading "You've saved seventeen minutes on schedule time, pardner," Kiddie told him.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading "You've saved seventeen minutes on schedule time, pardner," Kiddie told him.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

express in words

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "You've saved seventeen minutes on schedule time, pardner," Kiddie told him.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards the incoming rider dismounted at his side, breathing heavily after a ride of two hundred and forty miles.

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

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

toward the west

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And this was what now happened, for he had been waiting less than a quarter of an hour when he heard the expected sound from afar.

at the time that

From this reading He was earlier than it was necessary he should be, but he was aware from long past experience that when there was an especially important dispatch among the mails, the riders taking up their successive relays tried to gain a few minutes on their time.

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

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JIM THURSTON'S SUBSTITUTE At half-past four on the following morning, Kiddie stood alone on the trail with his saddled pony, waiting in the darkness outside the depot of the Express in Fort Laramie, and listening for the thumping sound of hoofs which should tell him that the westward bound mail was approaching.

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

From this reading "You've saved seventeen minutes on schedule time, pardner," Kiddie told him.