in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
crustedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌstɪd/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
Dupont's
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From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
Hamlin
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From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
HughesnounUS /hjuːz/
English poet (born in 1930)
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
go away from a place
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
MOLLY'SnounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
not any; not one
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
required or under orders
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MOLLY'S STORY The two rode steadily, following the trail left by Hamlin and Hughes earlier in the morning.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Hamlin cautiously kept back out of sight in the breaks of the ridge, although his keen eyes, searching the upper valley, discovered no sign of pursuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As they skirted the ridge the Indian pony herd could be distinguished, sufficiently close by this time to leave no doubt as to what they were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As there had been no wind, and the cold had crusted the snow, the tracks left by the two ponies were easily followed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Tired as Dupont's horse undoubtedly was, he might not yet have attained the Indian encampment, which, in truth, might be much farther away than Hughes had supposed.
