personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
ADVANTAGESnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
BLOODYadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
cause to be bored
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
FAINTINGverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
flounderingverbUS /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
Jim
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From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
JIM'S
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From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
kidnappingnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
immediately past
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
OUTWITTEDverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
an angry dispute
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
a safe place
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
sloughsnounUS /slʌfs/
plural of “slough” — necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
SorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
in a swift manner
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
the upper part of anything
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
TRAGICadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading BLOODY JIM'S ADVANTAGES--THE FAINTING CAPTIVE--THE TRAGIC QUARREL--OUTWITTED AT LAST--THE REFUGE.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
not known
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
villians
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From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While they were floundering in treacherous sloughs, or climbing unknown heights, he was riding safely and swiftly along in company with his prisoner and the two villians, whom Sorrel Top described as having assisted in kidnapping her mistress.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His intimate acquaintance with the wild region of country, over which he directed his course, gave Bloody Jim an immense advantage over his pursuers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As each hour bore her farther from civilization, and nearer to the Red River country, her heart sank within her.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Little Wolf was so narrowly watched by the trio that escape seemed impossible.
