Chapter X

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

in actual fact

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

(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 "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

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

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

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

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

aroused to action

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

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

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

half asleep

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

at any time

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

a man who lives on the frontier

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

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From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

on the contrary

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

uttered with a trill

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

in an impolite manner

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

put a saddle on

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

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

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

unable to find your way

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading "Heavens!" he cried, actually kicking the prostrate frontiersman as he almost stumbled over him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

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

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

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

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

migratory

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

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

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

which person or people

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A WILD DASH FOR THE HILLS Old Kirkby, who had been lazily mending a saddle the greater part of the morning, had eaten his dinner, smoked his pipe and was now stretched out on the grass in the warm sun taking a nap.

someone who argues noisily or angrily

From this reading Mrs. Maitland was drowsing over a book in the shadow of one of the big pines, when Pete, the horse wrangler, who had been wandering rather far down the canyon rounding up the ever straying stock, suddenly came bursting into the camp.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Look there!" yelled Pete in growing excitement and entirely oblivious to his _lese-majeste_, pointing at a black cloud rolling over the top of the range.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading "Wake up, old man, an'--" "What the--" began Kirkby fiercely, thus rudely aroused from slumber and resentful of the daring and most unusual affront to his dignity and station, since all men, and especially the younger ones, held him in great honor.