Chapter IV

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

possessing life

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

(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 More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

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

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

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

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

never-ceasing

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

the provincial capital of Saskatchewan

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

believed likely

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading More than half an Indian, he had all the Redskin's cunning in covering his traces and evading detection; but now the evidence against him was more than a mere suspicion.

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

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

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

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

From this reading He waited for a reply, which came in the early morning, intimating that Pierre Roche must be captured, dead or alive.

which person or people

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE FUGITIVE AND HIS PURSUER Sergeant Silk had at least the satisfaction that he had now discovered the identity of the man who had taken the life of Henri Jolicoeur, and that same night, without resting, he hastened to the nearest police depot to telegraph his report to head-quarters at Regina.

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

From this reading The whole Force would see to it that he was caught and brought to justice.

but in spite of that

From this reading Roche had long been suspected as a persistent law breaker, but he had never yet been convicted.