accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
advisedlyadverbUS /ædˈvaɪzədli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
blasters
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From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
escutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
a young female
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
irregularitiesnounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerətiz/
plural of “irregularity” — behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
Jane
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From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
immediately past
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
Lauderdale
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From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
No-Man's
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From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
not one, and not any
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
Pape's
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From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
pardners
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From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
a course of conduct
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
quondamadjective
belonging to some prior time
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
run-amuck
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From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
steer-led
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From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concluded that they had cut for the nearest bridle path to avoid any such accounting to the park authorities as had been exacted after last evening’s irregularities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
in or at the place that
From this reading On reaching the meadow where he had asked his quondam pursuit pardners to await him, he could sight none of them.
which person or people
From this reading And he did not wish to fall into the hands of the police who had hauled his run-amuck escutcheon out of the lake and taken him in charge.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did not wish to attract the attention of the treasure blasters until after the girl had looked them over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pape’s ride down from the height of No-Man’s Land was rapid as his advisedly devious course would allow—rapid from his desire to communicate his steer-led discovery to Jane Lauderdale with the least possible delay and devious for two reasons.
