Chapter XII · At the End of the Trail

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

(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 Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

at a previous time

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

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

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

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

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

and nothing more

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

a point or extent in space

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

absolutely essential

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

not any; not one

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

by chance

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

cut with a saw

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

try to get or reach

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

have in common

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

do one's shopping

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Of course all this just flashed through the mind of the scout master when he saw what manner of building it was they had come upon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

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

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The building of the new road had left him high and dry, so that it became necessary for him to seek another location, perhaps at some crossroads, in order to continue his vocation.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading At some time in the dim past, no doubt, the brawny smith who dwelt there had made a fair living by handling his share of the traffic of wagons that rumbled past the place.

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

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was an old, tumbledown structure, and, from what he could see of it in the semi-darkness of the night, the scout master believed it had formerly been used as a residence and blacksmith shop combined.

at the time that

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

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

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

during the time that

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

which person or people

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading Hugh had already learned the nature of the building upon which they had come while following the trail of the three disgruntled former guards who had been let go when the sheriff took charge of affairs in the strike zone.