Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

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

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

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

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading THE LOST CATTLE.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

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

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

temporary military shelter

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

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

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

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From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

a single distinct event

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST CATTLE.

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

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

a public toilet for men

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

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

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

plural of “retriever” — a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

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

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.

restricted to something

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

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

From this reading THE LOST CATTLE.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

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

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

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

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

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

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

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

From this reading The rules which Mr. Hardy had laid down were strictly observed.

during the time that

From this reading The sheep and cattle were carefully secured at night; two or three of the native dogs were fastened up, down at the fold; one of the mastiffs was kept at the men's hut, while the other's kennel was placed by the house; the retrievers, as usual, sleeping in-doors.

which person or people

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A flagstaff was erected upon the lookout, with a red flag in readiness to be run up to summon those who might be away on the plain, and a gun was kept loaded to call attention to the signal.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A fortnight passed without the slightest incident or alarm.