used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
(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 He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
coins made of gold
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
jogverbUS /dʒɑːɡ/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
not any; not one
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, the man's natural bearing was one of constant alertness.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
Rathburn
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From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
put a saddle on
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
accept gladly
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
at the time that
From this reading He quickened his pace somewhat when he passed through aisles in thick timber, and, despite his careless attitude in the saddle, he kept a sharp lookout at all times.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For Rathburn was carrying some gold and bills in a belt under his shirt--which had been examined and returned to him at the order of the deputy--and he had no intention of being waylaid.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He rode for more than two hours without seeing any one.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading THE WELCOME The afternoon wore on as Rathburn followed the road at an easy jog.
