Chapter XIII

further or added

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

later than; following

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

anew

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

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

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

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

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

aroused or activated

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

lacking funds

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Injun nodded confidently.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

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

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

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 THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Injun nodded confidently.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

above and across; more than

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

be sold at the retail level

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

past form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

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

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It took five additional minutes for Whitey to retail to Injun what he had heard, and, as usual, Injun thought gravely over the matter before speaking.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

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

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, it was Whitey who again broke the silence.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE LOST TRAIL Whitey did not have long to wait for the opportunity to put the matter up to Injun, for that individual rode into the ranch-yard within ten minutes after the conversation that had awakened Whitey's curiosity.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Injun," he said, "do you think you could find the place where Bill lost the trail of the cattle at the creek, and the place where it looked as though they had stampeded?"