Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

in actual fact

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

(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 Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

on or to one side

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

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

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

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

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

not accessible to view

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

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

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

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

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

subjected to cruel treatment

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

not any; not one

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

outside a building

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

with speed

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

cause to become

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

refrain from harming

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Floyd's gun was taken away, and all the money he carried loose in his pockets.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

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

From this reading Aside from rude hands bundling her about, no insult was offered Rosemary; and though Floyd was not treated so gently he was not actually mistreated.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.

in or at the place that

From this reading Rosemary was not searched, and her automatic remained in a hidden pocket, where, if need be, she could quickly reach it.

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

From this reading Though the Mexican Indians do not seem to have the picturesqueness and skill of the outdoors possessed by the North American Indians, still they knew how to knot their lariats about Rosemary and Floyd, and so tie them on spare horses that it would have been no easy task to escape.

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

From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS Disreputable ragamuffins as they appeared, the Yaquis were quick enough to put their captives in a position to render them almost helpless.