Chapter XIX

later than; following

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

anew

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

(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 With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

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From this reading BILLIE HAS SUSPICIONS.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading One of these was placed in charge of Donald.

United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

unvarying in nature

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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From this reading One of these was placed in charge of Donald.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

being one more than seven

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

set up or found

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

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

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading BILLIE HAS SUSPICIONS.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

the force of workers available

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

a form of address for a man

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

on one occasion

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these was placed in charge of Donald.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading One of these was placed in charge of Donald.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

in the near future

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

not in physical motion

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading BILLIE HAS SUSPICIONS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these was placed in charge of Donald.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading One of these was placed in charge of Donald.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.

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

From this reading Besides himself it consisted of three of the suspects and four reliable punchers, eight in all; and they were to go after the larger herd known to be feeding on the hillsides some miles off.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With something like his old decisive way of handling men, before his spirit had been almost broken through constant quarrels with his wife, Mr. Comstock picked out such men as he thought ought to be sent out in the two parties, with orders to drive all the stock into the corrals with all haste possible.

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

From this reading Once outside again they found that the punchers still hung around as though understanding that their services would soon be needed in some way.