Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

quick to understand

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

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

From this reading As for Rosemary, she had but one thought--to remain near her brother at any cost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

a youthful male person

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As for Rosemary, she had but one thought--to remain near her brother at any cost.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

recognizable; marked

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

divisible by two

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

with resolute determination

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

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

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

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

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

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

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

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

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

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

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

engage in

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As for Rosemary, she had but one thought--to remain near her brother at any cost.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

in other respects or ways

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

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

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As for Rosemary, she had but one thought--to remain near her brother at any cost.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

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

From this reading As for Rosemary, she had but one thought--to remain near her brother at any cost.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

morally degraded

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading And as she had so far managed to conceal from the Yaquis the fact that she possessed her efficient automatic, and a supply of ammunition, she felt a sense of security that otherwise would not have been with her.

carry out

From this reading For his sister's sake Floyd had firmly decided that if they attempted to take Rosemary off by herself he would, at any cost, make an effort to follow, even if it resulted in his death at the hands of the Indians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

a special situation

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

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

From this reading As for Rosemary, she had but one thought--to remain near her brother at any cost.

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

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

during the time that

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading Though disheartened and apprehensive, Rosemary and her brother had made up their minds to one thing--they would not be separated--come what might.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.

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

From this reading AN ALARM While the boy ranchers and their friends from Diamond X had joined forces with Uncle Sam's troopers and were warm on the trail of the Yaquis, the squalid, degenerate and vicious band that had captured Rosemary and Floyd still retained possession of their captives.