having companions or an escort
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
set up or found
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
the act of giving
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
on one occasion
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
by chance
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
Shorty
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From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
not in physical motion
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The men, stolid, after their kind, seemed to have become reconciled to their fate.
storekeeper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
believed likely
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
Tokala
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
Tolly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
the act of testing something
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CONCLUSION Once more striking the frozen creek the boys, accompanied by Tolly Tip still, headed down the stream, bent upon reaching Lake Tokala early in the afternoon.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Upon searching them the boys had found some money and several small articles of more or less value that they suspected had been taken from the storekeeper's safe at the time of the robbery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
(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 The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two prisoners were well looked after, though there was little danger of their giving any trouble.
at the time that
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These would perhaps assist materially to convict "Billy" and "Shorty" when the time for their trial came.
