Chapter VI

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

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

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

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

on or to one side

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

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From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

a quad with a square body

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

any strong feeling

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

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

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

engage in

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

not any; not one

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

not one, and not any

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

with speed

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

on the contrary

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

cut with a saw

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

chosen in preference to another

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

coils of worsted yarn

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

successive (without a break)

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

in a confused mass

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

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From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

too sacred to be uttered

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading “I always understood hosses,” he added, as he approached the vicinity of the dense undergrowth.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

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

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

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From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

at the time that

From this reading When Jim Tubbs issued from his subterranean domicile, he was rather too strongly inclined to act upon the report of Inwood, that is, it had been affirmed that there was no visible danger; he believed there was none, and, accordingly, he started straight for the tethering ground of the horses and mule, to make sure that they had suffered no disturbance from the marauding Mohaves.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!

during the time that

From this reading “Dat are place whar we put ’em, is de place dat _I_ selected, an’ dar’s no danger ob dere being troubled while dey stay dar,” he muttered, as he walked rapidly along, occasionally pausing to make sure that no one was following him.

which person or people

From this reading For a moment he was completely stupefied, and stood like one who, from the tangled web of a dream, endeavors to form the skein of coherent thought.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Dar ain’t many----” He paused with unutterable emotion as he drew the bushes aside, and there, where they should have been, he saw them not!