Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

in actual fact

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

later than; following

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

at or in the front

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

cause to be bored

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

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From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

plural of “cottonwood” — any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

with cynicism; in a cynical manner

From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

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

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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 "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

in your mind

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

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

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

and nothing more

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "I've put the mark on him, if he's only there overnight," had been Laramie's reply.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

unable to find your way

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

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From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

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

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

in the direction of

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Even the bitter sight of the ruins of his cabin bore upon him less now that he had put Van Horn actually in jail for the trick.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.

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

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

at the time that

From this reading And when at length he looked across Turkey creek, he was not surprised to see his cows straying down the hills toward their own range.

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

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading THE CANYON OF THE FALLING WALL Laramie, after disposing of his prisoners, had ridden north with less of a hunted feeling experienced every time he mentally inventoried the rocks commanding the trail, the boulders looming ahead of him, and the cottonwoods through which he wound his way along the creek bottoms.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can't keep him there long," Tenison had cynically warned him.