Chapter XX · Conclusion

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From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

in addition

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

comparative of “angry” — feeling or showing anger

From this reading The robber was angrier than ever, and was swearing loudly.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

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From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

confined by bonds

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

at any time

From this reading The robber was angrier than ever, and was swearing loudly.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

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

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

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

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

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 THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

with relatively high volume

From this reading The robber was angrier than ever, and was swearing loudly.

occurring by chance

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading The robber was angrier than ever, and was swearing loudly.

express in words

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The robber was angrier than ever, and was swearing loudly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The robber was angrier than ever, and was swearing loudly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.

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

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “It’s lucky I thought to send Barney around here, ain’t it?” we heard him say.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

hard to endure

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They’re smarter than the hull lot on us put together.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE prisoner, whom Mark had left securely bound, was standing in front of the mouth of the passage-way, trying to peer through the darkness that obscured it, and over his shoulder we could see the faces of the rest of the Dragoons, and also the scowling visages of Luke Redman and Pete, the half-breed.

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

From this reading “Them boys would have been out an’ gone in five minutes more.