used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
abnormallyadverbUS /æbˈnɔːrməli/
in an abnormal manner
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
completely unclothed
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
a youthful male person
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
cantered
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From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
devilmentnoun
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
dismounted
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From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
the organ of sight
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
faultlesslyadverb
without a fault; in a faultless manner
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
Glenham
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From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
guard-mounting
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From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
half-suppressed
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From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
staying power
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
mugnounUS /mʌɡ/
the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
easily agitated
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
pawingverbUS /ˈpɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “paw” — scrape with the paws
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
Pelham's
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From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
pigmynounUS /ˈpɪɡmi/
an unusually small individual
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
rollickingadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
given to merry frolicking
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The Kid rolled off the bare back of his pet and saluted Glenham, with a half-suppressed grin on his freckled “mug.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
Tanner's
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From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after guard-mounting on the following morning, Arthur Glenham, faultlessly attired, cantered down officers’ row to Colonel Pelham’s quarters, dismounted and gave his horse to the orderly.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
trumpeternounUS /ˈtrʌmpətər/
a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “Kid,” as the boy was called by the entire command, had a rollicking Irish eye that twinkled with fun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ranger was similarly provided with organs of sight that rolled restlessly about in their sockets, while his nervous legs and pawing hoofs, his incessantly tossing head, gave conclusive evidence that he was ripe for any devilment that chance might afford him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost at the same moment Captain Tanner’s pigmy trumpeter appeared with Ranger, and it needed but half a glance to detect the fact that in that precious pair, boy and horse, the devil of mischief was abnormally developed.
