Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

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

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

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From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

of short duration or distance

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

force somebody to do something

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

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

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

having lost your job

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

made afraid

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

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

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

conformity or harmony

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

a boy or man

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

on one occasion

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

a coniferous tree

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

in the near future

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

having a supporting base

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

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

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

not in physical motion

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

in a swift manner

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

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

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

in the direction of

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In a brief time the breathless fugitives gained its shelter, and then for the first time turned and glanced behind them.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

exhausted

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

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

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

in or at the place that

From this reading The men had turned back and now could be seen still standing by the roadside, near the place where Peter and the Indian had started across the lot.

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

From this reading THE ABODE OF INDIAN JOHN THE pursuit of Little Peter and Indian John was not long continued, nor was a single gun discharged; a fact for which the frightened lad was unable to account at the time, although on the following morning the cause for it was made clear.

which person or people

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading What they were doing could not be discovered; but, without waiting for further investigations, the flight was at once resumed, and, keeping well together, the lad and his companion ran swiftly forward, and soon the distance between them and the pine robbers had been still further increased.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Wearied though the lad was by his long journey, the shout of Benzeor had provided an impulse sufficiently strong to compel him to keep up with his companion, who was running swiftly toward the shelter of the woods which were not far away.