used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
(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 At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
assuagedverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒd/
past form of “assuage” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
BLOODHOUNDnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading THE HUMAN BLOODHOUND.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
deeming
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From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
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 If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
a quick look
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE HUMAN BLOODHOUND.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
most important element
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
and nothing more
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
participate in games or sport
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
PolknounUS /poʊk/
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
Poynter
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From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
Redlaw
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From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
free from harm or evil
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
determined
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
not in physical motion
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUMAN BLOODHOUND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
in or to any place at all
From this reading If a rescue, he resolved to dog them wherever they might go, for his hatred of Poynter could only be assuaged by the latter's death.
which person or people
From this reading He caught a glimpse of the main body rushing forward, and not knowing who they were, he dropped to the ground and glided to a safe distance, but from whence he could still see those out in the open ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the first report, Polk Redlaw sprung to his feet, with all the Indian instincts of his nature fully aroused.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At first he thought it was the vigilance committee returned to finish up their work, but he was not certain, and deeming discretion the better course, determined to keep shady until he knew what card to play.
