Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

side by side

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

completely unclothed

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

the center of the Earth

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

the act of escaping physically

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

set up or found

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

the act of grazing

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

darkened by clouds

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

in the near future

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

a safe place

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

plural of “shale” — a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

explained or answered

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

having something on top

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Bare feet and desperation of terror could alone explain how they had reached this impossible refuge.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

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

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

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

From this reading Thurstane presently solved the mystery by pointing out three crouching figures on the flat cap of stone which surmounted the shales and marl of the butte.

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

create by training and teaching

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

without question

From this reading They had unquestionably seen or heard their pursuers; but how had they got into the bowels of the earth to escape them?

communicated in words

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

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

From this reading At the shout which Coronado uttered on seeing Texas Smith's pistol aimed at Thurstane, the assassin turned his head, discovered the train, and, lowering his weapon, rode peacefully alongside of his intended victim.

during the time that

From this reading Captain Phin Glover's mule was found grazing behind the butte, in the midst of the gallant Captain's dishevelled baggage, while the robbers had vanished by a magic which seemed quite natural in this scenery of grotesque marvels.