Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

(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 "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

take into custody

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Here Leslie bent over his plate in shame.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

recorded for broadcast

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

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From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

divisible by two

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

coins made of gold

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

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

From this reading Here Leslie bent over his plate in shame.

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

ten 10s

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

arrange in a container

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Here Leslie bent over his plate in shame.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

possessive form of “ross” — Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

express in words

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Here Leslie bent over his plate in shame.

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

go sour or spoil

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

not in physical motion

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

required or under orders

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Although--I--well, of course, I deserve it, but I didn't think he'd go as far as that."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

up to a particular time

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

characterized by variety

From this reading THE SEARCH OVER fried bacon, sour dough bread and varied "canned goods," Leslie told his story to an interested and excited audience of two.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

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

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The day of Ross's arrest he had shouldered a pack of stuff selected from the trunk which still stood under the new third bunk, waited until twilight so that he could not be seen on the trail, and then, on snow-shoes, had made his way over Crosby and up Wood River canon to Wilson's cabin on the coal claims.

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From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see," he said, a flush sweeping over his face, "I supposed father was at Cody, and I wouldn't have faced him without that five hundred dollars for all the gold that may be in these mountains, and, besides, the way he had taken to get even with me--well, I don't need to say how it cuts!"