Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

later than; following

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

(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 Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a stream or brook

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

an opposing military force

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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 He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

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

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

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

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a player who kicks the football

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

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

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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 Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

engage in

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

having no personal preference

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

not any; not one

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

according to the clock

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

moving toward one

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

someone who looks on

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

something that results

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

the act of departing politely

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

by chance

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

in a somber manner

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

carry out

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading The latter had come to the _Kicker_ office as an enemy looking for an opportunity to kill.

in the direction of

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

at the time that

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL It was after seven o'clock when Hollis mounted his pony in the rear of the _Kicker_ office and rode out over the plains toward the Circle Bar.

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

From this reading Hollis was compelled to make a long detour in order to strike the Circle Bar trail, and when at seven-thirty o'clock he rode down through a dry arroyo toward a little basin which he must cross to reach a ridge that had been his landmark during all his trips back and forth from Dry Bottom to the Circle Bar, dusk had fallen and the shadows of the oncoming night were settling somberly down over the plains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was properly elated by the outcome of his affair with Ten Spot.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.

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

From this reading He had left the office, perhaps not a friend, but at least a neutral, sympathetic onlooker, for according to Hollis's interpretation of his words at parting he would take no further part in Dunlavey's campaign--at least he would do no more shooting.