Chapter III · The Reds

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

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From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

later than; following

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

cover from sight

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

having made preparations

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

set up or found

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

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

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

the local environment

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

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

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

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From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

carry out

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

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

From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

a source of difficulty

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.

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

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I s’pose you want to jine me in this excursion?”

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

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

at the time that

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

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

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having failed entirely in discovering any traces of the means by which Little Rifle had disappeared, the trapper was now disposed to believe that the Blackfeet had had something to do with it, and that his search must be made partly among them.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then he made the round of his traps, and sprung them all, carefully concealing them where they, too, could be found when he should require them, after which he was ready to take up the work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The first proceeding of old Robsart was to _cache_—that is bury—his peltries so that they would be safe from molestation from Indians and meddlers, and he could return in his own good time and remove them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You know she is purty cute,” he added, “but the smartest man in these parts is likely to run his head in trouble any time, and she may have done it afore she knowed.